The
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a State Corporation, created by
Legal Notice No. 171 of 24th November 2011, under the Ministry of State for
Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands, with the mandate of
providing leadership and coordination on all matters relating to drought
management.
The
Authority’s Board of Directors intends to fill the following positions.
Early Warning Database Officer
Early Warning Database Officer
(REF:
NDMA 19) (1position)
Reporting to the Drought Information Manager, the Early Warning Database Officer is in charge of the coordination and supervision of data collection and analysis
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinate
and supervise collection and analysis of data related to county early
warning systems and ensure quality control of drought information
- Support
organization of food security assessments and baseline surveys
- Assist
in the development and documentation of Drought Early Warning manuals and
organize periodic training for county-based staff
- Ensure
the dissemination of appropriate, relevant and timely drought risk
management and early warning information at community level and advocate
translation of the information into action.
Applicants
must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s
degree from a recognized University in Computer Science, Statistics,
Mathematics, Economics, Range Management/Science. Applicants with a
Master’s degree in these specified areas will have an added advantage
- Relevant
working experience of at least 3 years
- Proven
expertise and experience in survey methods, statistical analysis and
quality control of data gathering and processing
- Experience
in the application of GIS and remote sensing technology
Database Administrator
(REF:
NDMA 20) (1 Position)
Reporting to the ICT Manager, the Database Administrator will be responsible for the day to day running of the Authority’s databases
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Develop
and maintain the Authority’ databases and ensure that applications are
developed using both national and international software development
standards and best practices
- Support
integration of GIS and Remote Sensing /Earth observation products into the
database development process
- Undertake
capacity building of the Authority’s staff both at national and county
levels and support county offices in the administration of drought
management databases
Applicants
must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s
degree from a recognized university in computer science. Applicants with a
Master’s degree in Computer Science will have an added advantage
- Certification
from relevant recognized professional body in database development,
particularly in SQL Server, and a FOSS database management system such as
MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Practical
knowledge in use of GIS and Remote Sensing applications
- Relevant
working experience of at least 3 years
County Data Analyst
(REF:
NDMA 25) ( 26 Positions)
Reporting to the County Drought Information Officer, the County Data Analyst will be
responsible for data analysis and management of databases
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Undertake
analysis of data related to the County Drought Early warning systems
- Administer
the Authority’s databases at County level for the management of
information systems (Drought Early Warning system & contingency planning
database, and Management Information System - MIS for Drought Contingency
Funds)
- Ensure
the incorporation of GIS and Remote Sensing/Earth Observation datasets
that can be used to complement the Drought Early Warning System indicators
and integrate them into the appropriate database and reports
- Provide
ICT services to the County Authority’s Office
Applicants
must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Degree
in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Range Science. Applicants with a
Master’s degree these specified areas will have an added advantage
- Strong
ICT skills and proficient in use of a GIS Software
- Extensive
expertise in survey methods and statistical analysis
- Relevant
working experience of at least 3 years
All
applications with positions and reference numbers clearly indicated on the
envelope should be sent to the address below by registered mail, hand delivery
or by courier on or before 27th November 2012.
The Chairman
Board of Directors
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
P O Box 53547-00200
Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 17th floor, Door No 1710
Harambee Avenue
Nairobi
The National Drought Management Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.