GIS Analyst at ipNX Nigeria Limited

ipNX is one of Nigeria’s fastest growing Information and Communications Technology companies, serving a multitude of needs across enterprises, small businesses and residents with innovative, world-class services. Our ability to identify, satisfy and exceed today’s market needs is a testament to over a decade of experience, our commitment, drive and passion realized through highly skilled and well seasoned professionals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GIS Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Lagos Team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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, modelling and reporting to support decision making
• Generates, maintains and disseminates GIS layers
• Designs GIS enterprise database and enforces data standards
• Conducts or coordinates end-user training
• Trains users on new and existing QGIS applications, modules and products
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with associates and customers
• Writes and maintains reports; programs database reports, forms and queries
• Prepares written and oral presentations
• Seek out areas of need for applying GIS tools and resources to meet and resolve business requirements.

Qualifications 

• 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 possesses troubleshooting ability.

Application Closing Date
13th August, 2024.