Industry: Engineering Sector
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule: Full-time
Employer: Dedan Kimathi University
Salary: Open to Negotiation
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Positions: 1
Requirements:
- Must be a holder of first-class honours or second-class honours upper division
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Geomatics & Geospatial Information Systems or Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Systems and Remote Sensing from DeKUT.
- Must have demonstrable experience in GIS programming and spatial tools development with competencies in the following programming languages:
- Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SQL. Experience working with TypeScript
- Python Frameworks and Google Earth Engine (GEE) will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be considered for a full scholarship covering tuition fees and a stipend to pursue a Master of Science Degree in Geospatial Information Science & Remote Sensing at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
- The candidate will be expected to dedicate 100% of their time to the project research and implementation elements.
- The candidate will undertake research in line with the overall research project.
- He/she will work under the leadership of the Head of the Remote Sensing Research Group (RSRG) at the University.
- The candidate will collect and analyse field-derived data; prepare presentations, reports and summaries of specific areas of the project and/or the overall project.
- The candidate may be called upon to make training materials on research aspects for the local communities and other audiences. He/she may be called upon to train these groups of audiences on the research products and tools.
- The candidate will be required to submit quarterly progress reports on the implementation and progress of the project.
How to Apply
All applications should be sent to rsrg@dkut.ac.ke and research@ksa.go.ke.
Hard copies will not be accepted.
Each application shall be accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and relevant transcripts, national identity card or passport, testimonies, Training and workshop certificates (more than 1 week), and other relevant supporting documents.
Deadline: 19th October 2026
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