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Principal Officer, Remote Sensing
📍 Nairobi 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Teaching
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 28/11/2026
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Person Specifications (Education, Experience & Competencies)  Cumulative service period of eight (8) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Officer KSA Grade 5  or in a comparable position; Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Science, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Control and Instrumentation, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Science, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Membership to the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) or any other recognized professional body where applicable; Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Proficiency in computer applications. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Key Responsibilities: Implementing and reviewing regulations, strategies, and guidelines for Earth observation data utilization; Performing remote sensing applications, digital image processing, and interpretation, providing technical analysis of data; Generating training materials and training sessions on Earth Observation related programmes; Undertaking acquisition, processing, distribution, and archiving of space-derived data, ensuring proper storage and retrieval systems; Undertaking research on development of Earth observation satellites and promoting their use for various applications; Undertaking research and innovation initiatives related to Earth observation, contributing to new technological developments; Establishing and maintaining networks and partnerships with stakeholders to enhance Earth observation activities; Conducting in-depth needs assessments for Earth observation data and analyzing requirements from stakeholders; Implementing guidelines for managing and sharing Earth observation data with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with standards; Promoting access to Earth observation data and products, ensuring that relevant stakeholders benefit from the information; Implementing Earth observation programs, projects and activities; Supporting the development of Earth observation applications and solutions, assisting in the design and development processes; Liaising with stakeholders to facilitate research and innovation in Earth observation; Conducting needs assessments for Earth observation data, determining requirements for stakeholders and analyzing gaps in data; Evaluating national capability for the dissemination and archival of space-derived data, ensuring systems are in place for efficient data sharing; Documenting risk management for Earth observation, identifying potential risks and supporting mitigation strategies; and Coordinating capacity building and knowledge management activities in Earth observation, supporting the development and execution of training programs.
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