Manager, Earth Observation and GIS -P1 at Regional Centre
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | August 2, 2025 |
| Category |
Administration
Economics IT / Information Technology Management Secretary |
| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | KES |
Description
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) was established in 1975 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union (AU). It is an inter-governmental organization and currently has contracting Member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regions. RCMRD functional programmes…
Manager, Earth Observation and GIS -P1
Reporting to the Director, Geo Spatial Services, the Manager, Earth Observation and GIS will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of geospatial data projects using remote sensing, satellite imagery, and GIS technologies.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end EO and GIS centre projects, including scoping, data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and client delivery.
- Supervise a team of GIS analysts, remote sensing specialists, and data scientists.
- Provide mentorship, support, and performance management.
- Lead efforts in sourcing satellite, UAV, and aerial imagery; ensure efficient processing and analysis using advanced remote sensing tools and techniques.
- Develop and apply models to support the centre (e.g., land cover classification, change detection, mineral mapping, vegetation indexing)
- Oversee the development and maintenance of geospatial databases, web mapping platforms, and data visualization tools.
- Interface with clients to understand requirements, deliver insights, and ensure satisfaction with outputs and services.
- Stay current on trends in Earth Observation, AI/ML in remote sensing, and emerging technologies
- Apply innovations to improve products and services within the Centre
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of geospatial data products;
- Maintain metadata standards and data integrity.
- Ensure use of geospatial data adheres to licensing agreements, data privacy regulations, and ethical standards, especially in sensitive areas.
- Develops project proposals that attract funding and other opportunities from donor agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
- Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Required qualification:
Academic qualifications
- Master’s degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field.
Professional qualification:
- Qualifications relevant to Geo Information
Professional experience:
- 8 minimum years of working experience in a similar environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial position
Salary:
- The salary for the above position is in the range of: P1: USD 39,081.04 by USD 1,962.18 to USD 56,740.66 p.a. Entry points for the position will be determined by qualifications and experience.
