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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
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
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/.
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.
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
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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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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
How to Apply
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.