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Job Title:   Investment Executive (Technician) Geographical Information System (GIS)   

Organisation: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Deputy Director – Land Administration and Management

About the Company:

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a statutory agency which is mandated to promote, attract, facilitate, register, monitor and evaluate all forms of investments and business activities in Uganda as per the Investment Code Act, 2019. It is on the basis of this mandate that UIA initiates and supports measures that enhance investments in Uganda and advises Government of appropriate policies conducive for investment promotion and growth in the country.

Job Summary:  The Investment Executive (GIS) prepares maps and customizes geographic information systems (GIS) applications and manipulates data to serve a variety of purposes. He/she reads and interprets maps, manipulates and understands digital land data, and manages data entered into a GIS database.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the on-going spatial data maintenance and dissemination, end-user support and generation of maps and other GIS reports and information product.
• Provides technical expertise related specifically to asset management.
• Responsible for the creation of as-built drawings using AutoCAD.
• Responsible for the compiling and organizing GIS data from maps, databases and other sources.
• Responsible for the collection of data in the field using Global Positioning System (GPS) units.
• Responsible for the collection and conversion of mapping resources and data.
• Responsible for the daily input and updating of infrastructure.
• Conducts programmatic and manual analysis and create reports and thematic maps on the data within the GIS.
• Ensures the quality assurance on new and revised data conforms to standards laid out in the Geo-Database, or any other applicable standard or policy.
• Liaises with other UIA directorates to ensure that their needs for GIS Information are met on a day to day basis.
• Prepares regular status reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Geo Information Systems, Geo-spatial Technologies, Cartography or Remote Sensing.
• 4 years’ experience in developing and maintaining GIS data and other GIS output products including use of ESRI software and Global Positioning System (GPS) units for data collection.
• At least 2 years’ experience and knowledge with GIS database and editing using ESRI ArcGIS software.
• Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD as related to infrastructure and land use mapping.
• Have experience in analyzing spatial data and translating client requirements into appropriate GIS reports and thematic maps.
• Knowledge of modern component-based GIS tools and methodology for utility GIS use cases.
• Good attention to detail in order to maintain and enter data in a GIS database.
• Membership of relevant professional association should be an added advantage.

Note: All applicants for the above positions should attach certified copies of academic credentials and appointment letters for posts that require experience.

How to Apply:

Please note that only individuals who possess the job requirements as stated in the detailed advert in the above link should apply. Applications should be addressed and delivered to;

The Director General,

Uganda Investment Authority,

6th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre(UBFC)

Plot 1, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo

P.O. Box 7418, Kampala.

Deadline: 23rd September 2024 by 5:00pm

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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