• Application Deadline: Sun, 8 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Geographic Information Systems Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 0 - 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 

Role Purpose

• This role is responsible for designing, implementing, customizing and maintaining Utility (electricity) specific GIS.  

Responsibilities

• Provide quality control with regard to discipline specific in-house data capture (data conversion), the evaluation of data acquired from the field and network database construction.


• Develop, maintain and update the Business Unit GIS databases for planning, monitoring and decision-making purposes.


• Manipulate GIS data to create information products to meet electricity distribution and marketing needs. 


• Develop and apply GIS analysis solutions to meet the overall business needs. 


• Serve as the GIS technical lead and point of contact on GIS and related matters at the BU level.


• Capture GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, digitizers, and other means.


• Download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them user-friendly.


• Catalog and inventory of GIS data, including metadata creation.


• Input, update and maintain GIS databases, including backups and also maintaining linkages to other databases.


• Perform GIS spatial analyses.


• Capture and update network data as regards new or previously uncaptured customers, network components and so on.


• Create map layouts and views and generate maps and reports.


• Develop new applications and train others in the use of these applications.


• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.


• Assist in Carry out any other duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geographical Science or Electrical Engineering.


• 0 - 2 years experience desirable in basic GIS and Windows operations, internet mapping technology, and implementing an enterprise GIS

Technical Competencies:

• Network Location Mapping


• Network Data Analysis Management


• Electricity Industry Regulatory Knowledge

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication and Interpersonal Relations


• Supervisory/Managerial Skills


• Problem Solving and Decision Making


• Managing Resources


• Business Focus