Job Details (GIS SPECIALIST)

UGANDA CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (UCMID) OPERATION - 

RECRUITMENT OF THE OPERATION SUPPORT TEAM (OST)

UCMID ADVERT

 

The Government of Uganda (GoU), represented by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD), is planning to launch a new program to support special urban needs for infrastructure improvement – the Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) Operation, which will be supported  by a World Bank International Development Agency (IDA) Credit to the tune of US$540 million. The Operation will be for 6 years, (FY 2026/27-2031/32), and will encompass support to climate-smart urban infrastructure development, institutional strengthening and capacity enhancement, support to core Ministries related to these activities, as well as to program management arrangements and institutional strengthening. 

The UCMID is designed using the Bank’s hybrid lending instruments – Investment Project Financing (IPF) and Program for Results (PforR), whereby disbursement is linked to actual results agreed upon and realized on the ground. To mitigate any capacity risks, the Government has decided to recruit an Operation Support Team (OST), which will assist the MLHUD and the participating sub-National entities in the implementation of the operation. 

 

The OST within MoLHUD with a composition, mandate and terms of reference and resources satisfactory to the World Bank will include , a Finance and Accounting Specialist, a Procurement Specialist, a Local Economic Development Specialist, Engineering Specialists, a Social Development Specialist, an Environment Specialist, a Health and Safety Specialist, and a GIS Specialist. Administrative Secretary (1) , Accountant Assistant (1), ICT officer (1), Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1).

These professionals will work alongside their departmental counterparts and report to the Commissioner for Urban Development/ Operation Coordinator, provide technical backstopping to Local Governments, and support the Ministry in fulfilling its coordination and oversight functions. The OST’s role will be transitional, with its functions gradually absorbed by MoLHUD staff as institutional capacity is strengthened through training, mentoring, and staffing adjustments. Members of OST who are recruited as contract staff will be placed on a two-year contract which is renewable only twice upon satisfactory performance.  

The Operation Support Team (OST) for the Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) Operation utilizes a blended staffing structure that integrates recruited technical experts with existing government personnel. This institutional arrangement is designed to provide high-level technical backstopping while ensuring deep alignment with Ministry protocols and long-term sustainability.

Only Candidates with experience in externally funded specifically World bank Funded Projects will be shortlisted.
Directorate/Department
Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development
Post
GIS SPECIALIST
Scale
Other
Terms of Employment
Contract
Vacancies
1
Reference
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age
Minimum Qualification
1. Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Surveying, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Spatial Planning, or related field. 2. Master's Degree in a relevant field. 3. Professional proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, and GIS data collection systems is mandatory. 4. Experience with mobile data collection and integration tools (e.g. KoboToolbox, Power BI), drone surveying, spatial analysis automation, and AI-enabled analysis is preferred.
Working Experience
1. Minimum 8 years relevant experience. 2. At least 3 years in a supervisory or senior technical role. 3. Experience supporting donor-funded programmes or urban development projects. 4. Experience working in urban contexts with limited existing spatial data infrastructure.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Operation Manager for performing the following duties:-

1.      Establish and maintain GIS databases and spatial information systems.

2.     Develop standardized GIS standards and data management protocols (with focus on data quality assurance and inter-institutional governance).

3.     Support the development of the National Urban Data Platform

4.     Ensure interoperability between program-supported platforms and other GoU-supported platforms

5.     Establish, optimize, and maintain robust GIS databases and spatial information systems.

  1. Leverage advanced spatial analysis to inform and guide urban planning initiatives and strategic infrastructure investment decisions. Conduct objective site suitability modelling and investment prioritization analyses to optimize resource allocation.
  2. Cartograph and produce high-quality maps, interactive dashboards, and tailored geospatial products.
  3. Integrate geospatial frameworks and spatial visualization tools into broader program reporting timelines and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks.
  4. Map and track infrastructure investments and associated program results to support Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs) verification.
  5. Conduct rigorous climate vulnerability, environmental hazard, and ecosystem mapping to support long-term climate resilience planning.
  6. Collaborate closely with the Social Development Specialist to map areas displaying high social safeguard vulnerabilities.
  7. Liaise with the Environmental Specialist to provide geospatial inputs to enhance the preparation and monitoring of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Soical Management Plans (ESMPs), and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs).
  8. Perform socioeconomic spatial analyses, placing specific attention on equity of access to public services within Refugee Hosting Districts.
  9. Design, develop, and execute a structured, scalable GIS capacity-building program.
  10. Deliver hands-on training to MLHUD and Local Government staff to drive sustainable GIS applications and adoption across program entities.
  11. Coordinate and liaise with national and international mapping agencies, academic bodies, and data providers to acquire and share most up to date geospatial data.
  12. Prepare comprehensive spatial analysis reports, methodology documentation, and technical briefs for program leadership.
  13. Perform any other professional duties as assigned by the Programme Coordinator.

 

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