Manager (Planning, Marketing and Technology Transfer): National Remote Sensing Centre

The National Remote Sensing Centre is a statutory body established through Statutory Instrument No. 137 of 1999 of the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 to spearhead the development and application of space science, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS) in Zambia.

As an equal opportunity employer, National Remote Sensing Centre is looking for a suitably qualified, dynamic and self-motivated Zambian national that is suitably qualified and experienced to fill the following position of Manager (Planning, Marketing and Technology Transfer).

The Manager (PMTT) plans the flow of technological transfer, training, information system requirements, spatial data sharing and exchange.
The Manager (PMTT) is a senior management position within the NRSC, classified in the scale of RSC02. The Manager receives general direction from the Director.

Duties and responsibilities

• Technology transfer and dissemination
• Public awareness and marketing of the RS and GIS technology
• Capacity building and Training needs assessment
• Tailor made and basic training in RS and GIS technology
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required experience and qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Applied Spatial Sciences (Geomatic Engineering, Geo-informatics, Remote sensing, Cartography, Land Surveying, Geography, Environmental Information Systems). A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years working experience with at least 3 years in a management position, promoting the applications of space science, remote sensing and GIS technology

Knowledge of:

• Benefits of remote sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for societal development
• Emerging RS and GIS technologies and their application to improve use of the technology
• Marketing and information dissemination
• Technology transfer and training needs assessment
• Trends in space science applications

Personal Attributes:

• Wide experience in the use of RS and GIS technologies.
• Prepare and present clear and well-organized written and oral reports to NRSC
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

Professional membership:

• Member of a relevant professional body, especially Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) or Surveyor Institute of Zambia (SIZ)

Applications should be personally delivered or sent to The Board Chairperson, c/o National Remote Sensing Centre, 15302 Airport Road, P.O. Box 310303, Lusaka, Zambia or via email to [email protected]. Note that, applications should clearly state position applying for in subject line and also attach certified copies of certificates, national registration card and necessary documentation no later than 05th June 2020.