Geographic Information Systems Coordinator @ Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) - Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electricity Distribution
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Geographic Information Systems Coordinator
Location: Lagos
Reporting To: Chief Technical Coordinator
Role Purpose
- Plans, coordinates, oversees and participates in the development, implementation, integration, operation, and maintenance of IE geographic information system (GIS) and permit system; designs and implements information systems for provision of access to GIS data; develops and implements specialized GIS applications; oversees the design and development of all databases associated with the GIS base map; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and participate in the acquisition, installation, administration, and operation of IE geographic information system (GIS) and permit system; oversee software release installs and updates for both systems.
- Coordinate, train, and instruct staff in the operation of the geographic information system and permit system.
- Develop policies and procedures for users and output requirements for GIS services in IE.
- Oversee and participate in providing graphic services including preparation, layout, and design of a variety of reports, displays, literature, maps and computer graphics; ensure the accuracy and completeness of digital GIS maps and data files for IE.
- Supervise the use, care and operation of GIS equipment in IE.
- Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
- Serve as project lead for special GIS projects including the planning, system integration, database development, implementation and application development; meet with various GIS users and Information Services management to plan and discuss system requirements; provide project status updates as needed.
- Developing, maintaining and updating IE combined/integrated electricity distribution network databases.
- Coordinating database development activities with database administrators in the IT department.
- Serve as system administrator for GIS ensuring that application software and hardware operates efficiently and meets IE needs for information technology; update layers as changes occur.
- Coordinate the design and development of user-specific GIS databases and permit types; configure system operational functions; prepare reports as necessary.
- Integrate GIS with other computer applications; meet with users and review requests; develop and tailor applications to meet user needs; prepare documentation.
- Oversee the design and development of all databases associated with the GIS base map including relational databases; develop standards and strategies for maintaining database security
- Coordinate GIS and permit system activities with other stakeholders as needed.
- Represent IE geographic information systems interests to various governmental and professional geographic information systems related agencies as needed.
- Any other task assigned by the Unit Head
Minimum Qualifications
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a university with major course work in information sciences, geography, geographic information systems, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience of increasingly responsible geographic information systems experience.
Technical Competencies:
- Network Location Mapping
- Network Data Analysis Management
- Electricity Industry Regulatory Knowledge
- Behavioral Competencies
- Communication and Interpersonal Relations
- Supervisory/Managerial Skills
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Managing Resources
- Business Focus
Application Closing Date
4th August, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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