CHATO WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AUTHORITY (CHAWASSA) is seeking to fill the position of ASSISTANT GIS OFFICER GRADE II.

Responsibilities or duties

The Assistant GIS Officer will be responsible for:

• Assisting in collecting GIS data using GPS, electronic data collection devices, digitizers, and other methods.
• Organizing and managing GIS data and metadata.
• Entering, updating, and maintaining GIS databases, including backups and data integration.
• Participating in the preparation of maps and analysis of maps and information related to water infrastructure owned by CHAWASSA.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of CHAWASSA GIS systems.
• Collecting information on water networks and water sources under CHAWASSA.
• Collecting infrastructure data from WSSA and converting maps into GIS datasets.
• Preparing maps and conducting analysis of maps and information related to water infrastructure owned by CHAWASSA.
• Processing, compiling, and distributing geographical information to facilitate GIS data migration between systems.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Applicants must possess a Certificate in Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or other related fields from a government-recognized institution.

Experience needed

At least one year of relevant work experience.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Salary will be paid according to the Authority’s regulation.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

• Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 30 years.
• Applicants must never have been convicted of any criminal offense.
• All applicants must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates, including Form IV and Form VI certificates, certified by a Magistrate or Commissioner for Oaths.
• Applicants must attach a certified copy of their birth certificate.
• Applicants must attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including physical address, telephone number, names of three referees, and one recent passport-size photograph with the applicant’s name written on the back.
• Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results, Form IV and Form VI result slips, and transcripts not accompanied by certificates will not be accepted.
• Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure their certificates are verified and recognized by the relevant authorities (NECTA or NACTE).
• Applicants who submit forged certificates or false information will face legal action.
• All applications must be written in Kiswahili.
• Applicants must attach a copy of the National Identification Card (NIDA) or National Identification Number (NIN).

• Assist in collecting GIS data using GPS, electronic data collection devices, digitizers, and other methods.
• Organize and manage GIS data and metadata.
• Enter, update, and maintain GIS databases, including backups and data integration.
• Participate in preparation of maps and analysis of maps and information related to water infrastructure owned by CHAWASSA.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of CHAWASSA GIS systems.
• Collect information on water networks and water sources under CHAWASSA.
• Collect infrastructure data from WSSA and convert maps into GIS datasets.
• Prepare maps and conduct analysis of maps and information related to water infrastructure owned by CHAWASSA.
• Process, compile, and distribute geographical information to facilitate GIS data migration between systems.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• GIS data collection
• GPS
• Electronic data collection devices
• Digitizing
• GIS data management
• Metadata management
• GIS database maintenance
• Map preparation
• Map analysis
• GIS system development and maintenance
• Information processing
• Data compilation
• Data distribution
• Data migration

• Certificate in Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or other related fields from a government-recognized institution.