Senior Planner- Physical Planning Geodatabase Management Jobs – National Planning Authority (NPA)

Job Title:  Senior Planner- Physical Planning Geodatabase Management  

Organisation: National Planning Authority (NPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager- Urban and Metropolitan Physical Planning

About Organisation:

The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established under NPA ACT CAP 202 in compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995). The primary function of the Authority is to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country elaborated in terms of the perspective Vision, Long and Medium-term Plans. The rationalization of Government Agencies, Commissions, Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX), through the NPA (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act 2024, transferred the functions of the National Physical Planning Board (NPPB) to the National Planning Authority. Furthermore, while the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act, 2010 declared the entire Country a planning area, the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act 2024, gives the power of administration of the principal Act to NPA.

Job Summary: To provide technical leadership in the design, creation, maintenance and upgrade of the enterprise GIS software, geodatabases and its data, services, and web applications for integrated physical development planning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, maintain, administer, modify and troubleshoot geo-processes for collecting, integrating, collating, and verifying geospatial data for use within the enterprise geodatabase architecture for integrated physical development planning.
• Design, implement, manage, and maintain geodatabase in a SQL server environment, including a versioned editing environment and topology.
• Ensure geospatial data quality and standard metadata documentation to support integrated physical development planning.
• Provide quality geospatial data to support spatial analyses for coordinated and integrated physical development planning at different levels.
• Design and maintain suitable data repository for approved physical development plans (PDPs) in an easy to retrieve, visualize and analyze format.
• Provide time series geospatial data to monitor the execution of integrated physical development plans.
• Develop physical planning project specific GIS applications, processes and methodologies requiring programming and customization for creation and use of geospatial data.
• Ensure all GIS data and applications are properly backed up, secure and only accessible as appropriate in compliance with the Authority’s policies and privacy laws.
• Provide technical insight and recommendations for potential GIS hardware and software system application purchases or upgrades while optimizing resource allocation and ensuring full system functionality.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders to integrate data from other systems of record to ensure the Physical Planning Geodatabase is always updated.
• Undertake specific geospatial analyses to inform planning and spatial decision-making processes.
• Design and tailor customized GIS trainings for Physical Planners in the local governments and other institutions.
• Provide technical input and guidance in the review and development of appropriate spatial data policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Other roles  as  defined  by  the  administrative  and managerial arrangements in place.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in either Geographical Information Systems; Computer Science/Engineering; Geoinformation Technology and Cartography; Geospatial and Mapping Sciences; Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing; Digital Mapping and Photogrammetry; Geodesy; Land Surveying and Geomatics Engineering; Geoinformatics; Physical Planning with GIS and programming content; or closely related discipline and a relevant Honors Degree from a recognized university.
• Technical Certifications such as Esri Technical Certification (e.g., ArcGIS Desktop Professional, Enterprise Geodata Management Professional), Certified GIS Professional (GISP), Microsoft SQL Server Certification, or other relevant certifications.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years proficiency in systems development and GIS applications and software support, specifically ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Pro; SQL database administration; and Programming using Geodatabases like MS SQL
• Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, JavaScript, Python, and Arcade, three (3) of which should be in professional at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
• Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.

Competencies

• Technical: Proficiency in managing GIS projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure quality and timely delivery. Excellent knowledge of coordinating system and geographic transformations, Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, computer networking and SQL Database. Expertise in regulatory requirements related to GIS, land use, urban development, and environmental issues.
• Proficiency in using GIS platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, and MapInfo for mapping and spatial analysis. Ability to process and analyze geospatial data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends.
• Proficient in interpreting aerial and satellite imagery, often using software such as ERDAS Imagine or ENVI.

Behavioral

• Leadership, Communicating effectively, Ethics and integrity
• Preferred age limit: 30-50 years

How to Apply:

• The preferred method of applications’ is recorded delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception and faster courier means
• Applicants are to forward an application letter accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, including phone and email contacts; certified photocopies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts and copy of National ID, addressed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority,
• P.O.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning – House Plot 17A Clement Hill Road.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. “NPA” is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
• The detailed advert is accessible on http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
• The successful candidates will be offered contractual appointments in accordance with the National Planning Authority Human Resource and Administration Manual (2023).

Deadline: 29th November, 2024 (16.55hrs). Applications received after the closing date and time shall not be considered

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