GIS Officer
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | April 27, 2026 |
| Category | Engineering Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Background
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks. The company sales and distributes electricity in Uganda as per ERA License issued on 31 December 2024 covering over 135 political districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda.
Position : GIS Officer-1
Reports to : Senior GIS Officer
Supervises : NA
Department : Engineering
Duty Station : Duty Area
Job Purpose
To provide Geographical Information System services to the organization. The officer is also responsible for managing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data using GIS software and tools to guide strategic and management decisions.
Impact
The GIS Officer ensures that the organization strategy and decisions are viable by providing insights and solutions based on geographic and spatial data.
Key Result Areas
1.Resolving problems and spatial queries as they arise
2.Analyze GIS information to make informed decisions
3.Assist in outlining and demonstrating GIS benefits to the user departments
4.Training and technical support of network auditors
5.Compile, process, and organize geospatial data from various sources (satellite imagery, maps, government records).
6.Maintain and update GIS databases
7.Create detailed, accurate maps and interactive visualizations to represent data.
8.Use GIS tools to overlay different types of data (e.g., topography, population, land use) for specific purposes
Expected Output
1.Accurate and well-maintained filing system for GIS data and records
2.Compile, process, and organize geospatial data from various sources (satellite imagery, maps, government records).
3.Maintain and update GIS databases
4.Comprehensive records of completed administrative and clerical activities.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
•A bachelor’s in information technology.
•Certifications in the various GIS software
Experience
•Minimum of 2 year of experience in a GIS focused industry especially construction and energy sectors
•Familiarity with various computer programming, GIS and Topography software.
Competencies
•Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages
•Understanding mathematics and statistical analysis
•Strong Microsoft SQL server and related RDBMS user skills
•Good writing skills for reporting purposes
•A basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database
•Good IT technical skills.