- Job Type Contract
- Qualification Diploma
- Experience 2 years
- Location Nyandarua
- Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI  , ICT / Computer 
G.I.S Officer at Nyandarua Water & Sanitation Company
G.I.S Officer
JOB REFERENCE: NYANDAWAS/CMT/004/2025
Job Purpose
- To manage and maintain the utility’s Geographic Information System (GIS) database, map water infrastructure, and provide spatial data to support planning, maintenance, and decision-making. The GIS Officer will also play a key role in improving asset management, monitoring service coverage, and supporting Non-Revenue Water (NRW) control, project planning, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties /Tasks: –
- Prepare detailed maps using Arch map and/AutoCAD software.
- Coordinate land surveying to confirm/establish land boundaries and pipeline way leaves.
- Carry out surveys work using simple survey equipment (e.g. Total Station and dumpy level), create profiles, topographic maps and determine elevations and provide relevant reports.
- Prepare accurate GIS data base of the company’s infrastructure (water meters, tanks, valves, water lines etc.)
- Work with GIS to model and analyse landscape features, pipelines and appurtenances for NRW reduction and better asset management.
- Use of GIS and maps to improve water coverage, Improve efficiency and accuracy of the company’s operations.
- Maintain section records for ease of retrieval and future reference.
- Prepare and submit reports.
Job Requirements
- Diploma in Geo information system GIS with at least 2 years’ experience with the use of GIS programs and software in water related field.
- Good project management skills
- GIS track record, including proficiency with standard GIS application and data layers
- A self-driven person with high need for achievement
- Good analytical skills
- Good Computer skills (word, excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of CAD
- Knowledge in Engineering survey (Total station, TKK etc)
- Have good interpersonal relations and communication skills
- Excellent organization skills.
- Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of; –
- Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department.
- Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
- A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Method of Application
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- The appointment will be for a fixed contract term of 3 YEARS renewable subject to satisfactory performance evidenced by continuous achievement of performance targets.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Application packages in a sealed envelope which include a cover letter, detailed CV and certified copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent by post or courier to: –
The Managing Director
Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company,
P.O. Box 164- 20300,
Nyahururu.
In addition to the Hard copy of the application, a soft copy should be sent to recruitment@nyandaruawater.co.ke before the expiry of the closing date (25 TH July 2025, 17:00 Hours) with the VACANCY NUMBER as the email subject.
Note:
- The Vacancy number should be clearly marked on the left top corner of the outer envelope of the application package.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Include your current gross remuneration on the cover letter.
CLOSING DATE: (25 TH July 2025, 17:00 Hours)
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