GIS/ Remote Sensing Officer

Ministry of Lands

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Malawians, Civil Servants or non-civil servants, as the case may be, depending on the requirements of the post, for the vacancies listed below existing in the Civil Service:

MINISTRY OF LANDS

Vac.54/24

Post                            :           GIS/ Remote Sensing Officer (Grade I)

Salary                          :          Within the Grade I salary scale segment

Location                      :           Department of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants should be in possession of Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields:  Geographical Information System, Land Management (Land Surveying), Earth Science and Geography obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties                 

  1. Providing technical support and training to staff ad stakeholders on GIS and remote sensing tools, techniques, and applications;
  2. Planning and managing GIS and remote sensing projects, including timeline, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful completion;
  3. Analyzing and interpreting remote sensing data including drone images to extract relevant information GIS;
  4. Performing spatial analysis and modeling using GIS software to support decision- making processes and project planning;
  5. Collecting, analyzing and managing geospatial data from various sources, including satellite imagery, aerial photography and field surveys.
  6. Developing and maintaining geospatial databases ensuring data accuracy, integrity and accessibility;
  7. Preparing detailed reports, documentation and metadata for geospatial data and analyses, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Note: Documentary evidence of major requirements specified in the advertisement shall be required during interviews. Serving officers will also be required to demonstrate during the interviews that they are permanent and pensionable officers in the Civil Service by producing letters of confirmation in appointment in addition to letters of condition of appointment on probation (PSR 19).

Civil Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer:  All qualified individuals are welcome to apply.  Interested qualified candidates should submit their applications together with copies of relevant Certificates and Curriculum Vitae to: –

The Secretary
The Civil Service Commission
P.O. Box 30133
Lilongwe 3
Email: cservice@mail.mw

To reach her not later than 4th October, 2024