Job Title: Senior Election Officer, Cartography
About this Job:
The Electoral Commission, established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and mandated to organize and conduct public elections and referenda, is desirous of filling the following positions that exist within its establishment.
Job Title: Senior Election Officer, Cartography
Directorate: Technical Support Services
Duty station: Electoral Commission Headquarters
Reports to: Head, IT
Terms: Permanent:
Salary Scale: ECS4
Job Role: To design, draw, compile and revise electoral maps, plans, charts and any other related data the Electoral Commission may be interested in.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Reports to H/IT
2. Collecting mapping data on boundaries of newly established Administrative Units and Towns in the whole country for purposes of demarcating electoral areas.
3. Verifying boundaries of Administrative Units.
4. Responsible for production and publication of up-to- date electoral maps.
5. Liaising with relevant Government departments.
6. Responsible for Drawing Office equipment and ensuring they are in good working condition.
7. Preparing the strategic plan for the Drawing Office in line with the Electoral Commission Strategic Plan.
8. Any other duties as officially assigned from time to time.
Requirement:
Minimum qualifications:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelors Degree in Cartography, Geography, Geomatics or a related field (e.g. Earth Science or Surveying), and a Post Graduate Certificate in Geographical Positioning System (GPS) or completion of a certification course in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)/Computer Aided Design (CAD) or a related field of study such as mapping software like ArcView/Arclnfo including 3D Analyst and Maplex.
Special personal characteristics/skills/attributes:
1. Have an interest in graphics, design, geo-information and maps.
2. Be patient and have an eye for detail.
3. Be computer literate in graphic design, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and mapping software.
4. Be able to meet tight deadlines under minimum or no supervision.
5. Ability to lead, cultivate team spirit and motivate qualified and specialized staff.
6. Have a meticulous and thorough approach to work.
7. Be technically minded, and able to cope with changes in technology.
Minimum Experience:
Applicants should have at least five (5) years of direct professional experience in GIS techniques and methodologies, or working experience with cartography and earth science, spatial data types, geographic spatial reference systems and metadata. Age: 25-50 years
How to apply:
Applicants should have at least five (5) years of direct professional experience in GIS techniques and methodologies, or working experience with cartography and earth science, spatial data types, geographic spatial reference systems and metadata. Age:25-50 years Note:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Conditions of service: Successful applicants will receive a competitive package and benefits. Submission of Applications: Applications with comprehensively typed CV showing the applicant’s contact address with day time telephone numbers, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the address below not later than Tuesday 10th April 2012 Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words “Application for the post of………… “ The Head, Human Resource Management Department, Electoral Commission, Plot 53/55 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 22678, Kampala.
