Geospatial Technician (LiDAR/Photogrammetry)

Job Title: Geospatial Technician (LiDAR/Photogrammetry)

Reporting To: Head of Geospatial Solutions and Processing

Purpose of Job

Provide technical support and solutions, conduct daily technical project-related tasks

Principal Responsibilities

To provide technical support, mainly in the area of LiDAR processing

Day to day

1. LiDAR data development & manipulation 
2. Quality control to ensure specifications are met
3. Providing technical support to Geospatial Analysts, the production team and other staff as required in the areas of LiDAR and GIS

Geospatial Technician

1. LiDAR data extraction
2. LiDAR data calibration
3. Point cloud classification, both automatic and manual
4. Creation of products such as DTMs, DSMs and contours
5. Undertake technical research where required to keep abreast of industry developments & best practice
6. Maintain the system of data development and storage
7. Undertake GIS/Photogrammetry tasks as required

Attitudes / Behaviours

1. Innovative
2. Proactive "Can do" attitude
3. Open-minded & with technical curiosity
4. Patient & willing to persevere
5. Willingness & capability to address & take tough decisions
6. Ability to handle pressure & manage pre-determined deadlines
7. Thinks strategically, works operationally
8. Leading by example and living the company values
9. Ambitious for, loyal to and passionate about the company
10. Good judgement and a balanced perspective
11. Understanding the needs of the client
12. Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
13. Good team builder & player
14. Disciplined

Qualifications and/or Experience

1. Bachelor’s in a geospatial discipline & 1+ years of relevant industry experience
2. 4+ years of relevant industry experience
3. Relevant technical experience

Skills

1. Very strong computing skills
2. Leadership
3. Communication & interpersonal skills
4. Strong planning skills
5. Strong training & presentation skills
6. Strong working & technical knowledge of GIS & related softwares
7. Ability to delegate effectively
8. Adaptable & flexible
9. Completer/finisher
10. Strong written & spoken English, & spoken Swahili 
11. Culturally sensitive 
12. Emotionally intelligent

Practical Requirements

• Live in Nairobi
• Willingness & ability to travel when required
• Willing to work extended hours when required

Application

Send your Cover letter and CV to applications@ramani.co.ke in PDF format.

Application Deadline: 7th August 2015