GIS Technician

  • Full Time
  • Zambia
  • Applications have closed

Medici Land Governance Zambia

JOB OPPORTUNITY
At Medici Land Governance, we believe everyone deserves to own their future. Leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology, we are pioneering solutions to secure property rights and streamline land administration systems worldwide. With our innovative approach, governments, landowners, and global organizations can enjoy unprecedented accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in land records management.
Join our team as we lay the foundation for economic development and social stability, by applying for the GIS Technician position
Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the GIS Lead Engineer to extract, locate, and analyze geographic data.
  • Processes drone imagery using software such as Pix4D, Drone Deploy, or similar, generating orthophotos, digital surface models (DSMs), and other geospatial products for titling and planning purposes.
  • Applies planning standards to pre-vectorized areas as instructed by the MLG Zambia Planning Lead.
  • Ensures timely data cleaning and preparation of field-collected data for titling operations.
  • Identifies and corrects field data errors swiftly, collaborating with Field managers and other team members.
  • Assists in identifying and proposing solutions for boundary disputes in demarcation areas.
  • Provides information and guidance to prospective landowners regarding their plots, as directed by MLG management.
  • Performs digitization, data collection, and map generation, maintaining GIS data accuracy.
  • Supports team operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to meet project goals.
  • Undertakes additional duties as required by GIS Lead Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in GIS, Geomatics Engineering, Land Surveying, Planning, or a related field.
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar field.
  • Strong proficiency in GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and their integration with databases.
  • Knowledge experience with drone imagery processing tools (Pix4D, Drone Deploy) and understanding of remote sensing concepts.
  • Knowledge of survey data management and visualization using GIS.
  • Familiarity with mobile applications for data collection.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to develop viable solutions.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to dynamic project demands

Application Procedure

Applicants who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to submit an application letter, copies of academic qualifications, and a detailed curriculum vitae including three (3) traceable referees. All applications must be submitted to [email protected] before the close of business on November 24, 2024.
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

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