Topographer

Rutsiro District (RUTSIRO)

Employment Type: Under Contract

Reports To: Executive Secretary

Job Responsibilities

- Make contour lines where landscape activities will be implemented by using dump level and A-frames;
- Have basic knowledge in reading maps and slope measurement;
- Analyze GIS data;
- Produce maps of executed works and submit their shapefiles;
- Use his/her own tools for:
 - Demarcation of land surface for radical terraces;
 - Demarcation of progressive terraces;
 - detect cut-off drains and waterways;
 - Determine radical terraces width, length and bow down;
 - Calculate the terrace spacing or Vertical Interval;
 - Perform any other tasks related to terracing assigned by his/her supervisors;
 - Timely report his/her duties and assignments.

Qualifications

- Degree in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering – 2 Years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying – 1 Year of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Topography – 0 Year of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Sciences – 1 Year of relevant experience.
- A2 Certificate in Public Works – 5 Years of relevant experience.
- A2 Certificate in Agriculture – 5 Years of relevant experience.
- Advanced Diploma (A1) in Public Works – 3 Years of relevant experience.
- Advanced Diploma in Surveying – 3 Years of relevant experience.
- Advanced Diploma in Land Surveying – 3 Years of relevant experience.

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills

- Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills;
- Time management skills;
- Verbal and written communication skills;
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage;
- Knowledge in GIS skills;
- Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with others under pressure and solve problems;
- Team working skills;
- Judgment and decision-making skills;
- Land Surveying skills.

Psychometric Languages

- English
- Français

Psychometric Domains

- Critical Thinking – Competence / Skills
- Problem Solving – Competence / Skills
- Decision Making – Competence / Skills
- Analytical Skills – Competence / Skills
- Time Management – Competence / Skills
- Processing Speed – Behavior and Attitude
- Clear and Effective Communication – Communication Skills

Exams to be Conducted

1. Psychometric Test
2. Written
3. Oral

Application Deadline: Jul 29, 2026