ipNX Nigeria Limited is a leading provider of infrastructure-based Telecommunications and Information Technology services here in Nigeria. Leveraging more than a decade of experience, the company was formed by the divestment of the telecommunications services division of Telnet Nigeria Limited and has been in operation for many years. ipNX currently provides a range of communications and IT services to Corporate organizations within Nigeria on its IP (Internet Protocol) based communications network using both radio and satellite communications technologies. As part of its growth strategy, ipNX seeks to also extend its services to small and medium sized businesses and residential customers. In the long term, ipNX has determined that it needs also to have a strategic presence in the wire line market to ensure that we will be able to provide future services, which require high bandwidth in the last mile.
- 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.
Duties and 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
- 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
Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Geo informatics, 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
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