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Job Summary

Job Title:
GIS Officer
Employer:
Uganda National Oil Company Limited
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Information Technology Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 20 December 2024

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About the Organisation

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act and the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, both of 2013 and incorporated under the Companies’ Act, 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is to handle the State’s commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner.

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Kampala, Uganda

​The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) is a state-owned enterprise established in 2015 under the Petroleum Acts of 2013, with the mandate to manage Uganda's commercial interests in the petroleum sector and ensure the resource is exploited sustainably. UNOC's purpose is encapsulated in its statement: "Creating Value for Generations."

The company has garnered recognition for its strategic performance management, notably receiving the Balanced Scorecard Institute’s 2023 Award for Excellence, highlighting its strong leadership and organizational alignment. UNOC fosters a culture of innovation and professionalism, offering employees opportunities for holistic development across strategic, operational, and leadership dimensions. Regularly, the company announces job openings in various departments, with details available on their careers page.

Since its inception, UNOC has evolved by integrating sustainability into its corporate strategy, aligning with at least 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Operating from its headquarters in Kampala, UNOC's vision is to be an innovative and profitable company operating across the petroleum value chain for the benefit of all Ugandans. The company's core values include innovation, integrity, and sustainability.

Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, UNOC is committed to delivering strategic programs that foster long-term relationships with local communities. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.unoc.co.ug/.

Are you looking for IT jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in GIS Officer job at Uganda National Oil Company Limited

Full Time

Deadline: 

20 Dec 2024

Job Title

GIS Officer job at Uganda National Oil Company Limited

Uganda National Oil Company Limited

Job Description

Job Title:  GIS Officer

Organisation: Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: GIS Specialist


To execute all frontline activities for GIS and automated mapping/facilities management (am/fm) including conducting acquisition and preparation of GIS data, including spatial analysis, data integrity, and high-quality map production.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

All interested candidates should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system accessible through this Apply Button Below


Deadline: 20th December 2024

Note:

  • Only applications routed through the stated link shall be considered.

  • Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

  • UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.

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How to Apply

Responsibilities:

  • Acquire and prepare primary GIS data.

  • Support the GIS Specialist in the development of robust yet flexible databases for existing and new GIS layers.

  • Administer GIS applications

  • Trouble-shoot and maintain GIS systems and tools.

  • Maintain professional relationships with software vendors.

  • Administer the GIS databases and tools.

  • Supervise external service providers for GIS data and related work.

  • Work with Partner Project Teams to gather GIS data for joint projects.

  • Any other duties as may be assigned.


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Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Geography or Information Management Systems or Surveying or related studies.


Knowledge and Experience: 

  • At least 4 years of direct work experience in GIS data collection, evaluation and analysis.


Character & Competencies:

  • Data collection and evaluation

  • Geospatial Intelligence Tools and Techniques

  • Visualization

  • Remote Sensing Techniques

  • Geo Mapping

  • Data Modelling GIS Data Capture and Analysis Techniques e.g. Airbone Imagery and Satellite Data

  • Proficiency in use of Proprietary data tools ArcGIS, Python etc

  • Project Planning

  • Information Management

  • Project Management

  • Presentation Skills

  • Coordination and Collaboration

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