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
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.
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