Recruitment for GIS Analyst at Workflow HR Consulting
Posted by: Frank Cis || Categories: Jobs
Application Closing Date
12th February, 2022.
Workflow HR Consulting – Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: GIS Analyst
Location:Â Wuse, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Our Client is looking for a multi-skilled candidate with a quantitative background for the position of GIS analyst.
- S(He) will be responsible for discovering patterns and trends through spatial mapping, developing mapping applications and tools and managing a digital library of geographic maps in various file types.
Duties
Other duties include:
- Analyzing spatial data through the use of mapping software.
- Discovering patterns and trends through spatial mapping of data.
- Designing digital maps with geographic data and other data sources.
- Creating “shapefiles” to merge topographical data with external data by layering external data over a topographical map.
- Producing maps showing the spatial distribution of various kinds of data, including crime statistics and hospital locations.
- Developing mapping applications and tools.
- Converting physical maps into a digital form for computer usage.
- Performing data munging and cleaning to convert data into its desired form.
- Produce reports on geographic data utilizing data visualizations.
- Managing a digital library of geographic maps in various file types.
Skills & Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience.
- Proficiency with database programming languages such as SQL, R or Python.
- Proficiency with front end design languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and various mapping languages.
- Experience with mapping tools such as QGIS and Carto.
- Experience with GPS measuring tools.
- Outstanding quantitative skill set.
- Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
- Analytical mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.