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GIS Analyst at IpNX Nigeria Limited

IPNX Nigeria limited is one of the fastest growing information and communications technological companies, serving a multitude of needs across enterprises, small businesses and residents with innovative, world class services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GIS Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Division: Infrastructure
Function: GIS Analysis
Department: IPQ
Reporting to: Head Planning & Design
Job Grade: Outsourced
Travel Frequency: Occasionally
Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm

Purpose of the Job

The GIS Specialist position supports the drive to acquire capability for large scale management and operation of fibre outside and inside plant infrastructure assets through its life cycle of producing both operational and strategic plans and designs, deployment, service provisioning, maintenance and general administration.
The role will primarily manage specific GIS applications and infrastructure that has been acquired and deployed so that value can continually be derived to support competitive business objectives.
Develop deep insights into geospatial relationships and dependencies in order to proactively meet customer needs.

Organizational Chart

Head, Planning & Design.

Deliverables
Expected Key Results:

Effective GIS operations
Creates, tests and enhances GIS operations; develops and administers web based applications.
Provides technical support for the implementation and operation of GIS projects
Operates and maintains GIS software and web-based
applications
Installs and tests GIS web software and maintains GIS web server.
Prepares GIS datasets, maps and database reports
GIS Modeling & Analysis
Evaluates user requirements for GIS; identifies and implements applications
Prepares GIS databases, maps, database reports and specialized queries in support of various projects
Performs GIS analysis, modeling and reporting to support decision making
Generates, maintains and disseminates GIS layers
Designs GIS enterprise database and enforces data standards
GIS working knowledge dissemination
Conducts or coordinates end-user training
Trains users on new and existing QGIS application, modules and products
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with associates and customers
Incisive GIS-Based Reporting
Writes and maintains reports; programs database reports, forms and queries
Prepares written and oral presentations
Support diverse GIS business application areas
Seek out areas of need for applying GIS tools and resources to meet and resolve business requirement
Demonstrate (Key competencies).

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

Degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Geography, Surveying, Engineering or related field (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)
Extensive knowledge and ability to perform a diverse array of complex GIS related work
Experience with mapping tools such as QGIS and Carto
Proficiency with database programming languages such as SQL, R and Python
Experience with GPS measuring tools
Outstanding quantitative skill set, attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
Analytical mindset, be able to multitask, think intuitively
Excellent written and verbal communication
Good project management skills and possess troubleshooting ability.

Work Experience:

Considerable knowledge and experience of automated mapping and information processing methods and techniques
Considerable knowledge and experience to prepare a variety of correspondence and complex reports
Considerable experience in using spreadsheet and
CAD applications like Microsoft Excel and LibreCalc, AutoCAD and FreeCAD, etc.
Considerable knowledge and experience of the capabilities of automated mapping and geographic information processing systems
Considerable knowledge and experience of cartographic principles, automated mapping, geographic information system (GIS) database design and structure
Considerable knowledge and experience of geographic information system (GIS) hardware and software components, data communication and network methods and techniques

Other Requirements: