IBB Africa Ltd seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:

GIS Specialist / Environmental Planner

Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Form part of a team engaged in the execution of consultancy services to clients in respect of environmental projects, including the execution of:
  • Bids for professional services;
  • Investigations / Assessments and documentation in accordance with the project brief;
  • All administrative tasks associated with the assigned project, including all reporting on job progress.
2. Leading GIS projects and initiatives;

3. Providing GIS services in regard to environmental impact assessments, donor-funded environmental programs, environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis and similar projects.

Specific responsibilities:

Environmental Planning & Management:
  • Contribute to the preparation of environmental & social impact reports, strategic environmental assessments, environmental audits and site plans.
Geospatial Analysis:

Seek opportunities, develop and implement programs in geospatial analysis.

More specifically:
  • Design resource assessment data collection programs;
  • Conduct training on environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis, and any other environmental topics as required;
  • Carry out remote sensing, mapping and spatial analysis;
  • Undertake statistical data analysis.
Conduct training on environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis, and any other environmental topics as required.

Performance of any other duties falling under the operational portfolio of the company.

Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in Geographical Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Planning or a closely related field.
  • Bachelors Degree in any of the Natural Sciences, Geography or Environment.
  • No less than 8 years demonstrated experience in ARC Map, ARC Editor, including ESRI-based products or other GIS-related applications relating to planning and ability to maintain departmental GIS data.
  • Knowledge and experience in environmental impact assessments and environmental audits in infrastructure and development projects.
Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Creative thinking, positive attitude
  • Passion for results and a bias for action
  • Team orientation and personal accountability
Interested candidates should submit their applications by email, post or hand delivery, enclosing copies of academic certificates, copies of reference letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, their address, telephone and email contact, on or before 03 December 2011.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager
GIBB Africa Limited
5th Floor, Office of the Prime Minister’s Building, Harambee Avenue
P O Box 30020-00100 Nairobi

or Email: hr@gibbinternational.com

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