The Cartographer reports to the Manager, Cartography, and is responsible for undertaking core activities within the Cartography Division of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The role focuses on managing, analyzing, and disseminating geospatial data critical for national censuses and surveys.
Monthly Remuneration and Terms
Basic Salary: Kshs. 80,400 - Kshs. 117,720
House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000
Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Key Responsibilities
The jobholder will be responsible for the following activities:
Designing geo-spatial data collection instruments.
Carrying out pre-testing and piloting of geo-spatial mapping instruments.
Collecting, collating and analyzing geospatial data.
Identifying administrative boundaries for census mapping and sampling units.
Delineating and updating Enumeration Areas (EAs) for censuses and surveys.
Disseminating Information, Education and Communication materials for census mapping.
Geo referencing and digitizing boundaries and features.
Symbolizing, generalizing and simplifying features.
Creating, joining and populating attribute tables with statistical data.
Updating the geo databases.
Preparing and producing maps as per stakeholder’s request.
Calculating area measurements for census units.
Generating geo-codes.
Undertaking any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
Education: Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Geomatics; Geo-spatial Engineering; Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Information Science or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution.
Skills: Proficiency in computer applications.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill and submit an online Employment Application form (Ref. KNBS/F/93/29: KNBS Open Advert Employment Application Form).
Required documents must be uploaded as one single PDF file. These documents include:
Cover letter
National Identity card/Passport copy
Curriculum Vitae
Certified Copies of academic, Professional and other relevant certificates
Transcripts and all other testimonials
Applications must be received not later than 27th January 2026.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the following link: Apply Here
