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Closing Date: April 8th, 2013
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for a variety of duties relating to GIS and Database management In particular;
Maintenance and update the soils database with laboratory analytical data and field soil survey data.
Creation, maintenance, and update of other natural resources spatial layers based on topographic maps, soil surveys, satellite imagery, laboratory analytical dala, and other resources.
In-putting, achieving, processing, and analysis of GIS and other data.
Organizing and proper maintenance of the GIS unit software and hardware equipment.
Complete other tasks and duties as may be required.
Requirement:
- Comprehensive understanding of GIS Concepts.
- In-depth knowledge of ArcGIS.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good understanding and: working experience with ACCESS, MySOL, and/or PostGRES databases.
- Ability to use the GPS to soil and land surveys.
- At least one: year's experience working with soils spatial databases in a research setting
University Degree in Environment and Natural Resources Management, Land Use Management, Agriculture, or related field.
Post graduate Diploma in GIS training
Demonstrated experience in use of GIS as a resource planning and management tool
Experience: 1
How to apply:
The Director, National Agricultural Research Laboratories Attn: Human Resources/Administration Office P.O. Box 7065, Kampala E-mail, jwalbale@kari.go.ug Opening
Date: March 25th 2013 Closing Date: April 8th, 2013
