KEPSA Launches Nationwide Recruitment for GIS Mapping Technicians in Kenya
KEPSA Launches Nationwide Recruitment for GIS Mapping Technicians in Kenya
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its Ajira Digital Program, has announced new opportunities for energetic and detail-oriented individuals to join as GIS Mapping Technicians under the transformative Residence Smart Address System project. This nationwide recruitment initiative seeks to empower Kenyan youth with digital skills while advancing Kenya’s first-ever biometric and smart digital addressing system.
The project represents a major step toward the country’s smart infrastructure transformation, as it aims to map, code, and digitally identify every building and property across Kenya. Successful applicants will take part in fieldwork that combines technology and community engagement to create a comprehensive digital address system designed to enhance service delivery, logistics, and national planning.
According to KEPSA and its partners, including the Mastercard Foundation, Ajira Digital, and eMobilis Mobile Technology Institute, the GIS Mapping Technicians will play a crucial role in collecting accurate data that supports smarter, better-connected communities. Their work will involve visiting different locations across the country to capture GPS coordinates, take geo-tagged photos, and assign Residence Smart Codes (RT Codes) to properties. This system will make it easier for businesses, emergency services, and government agencies to locate addresses precisely and efficiently.
Applicants for the role are expected to demonstrate a combination of technical competence, field readiness, and a strong commitment to data accuracy. KEPSA emphasizes that the positions are open to both diploma and certificate holders in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Surveying, Information Technology, Urban Planning, or Real Estate. Even fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, reflecting the program’s broader goal of creating meaningful digital jobs for young Kenyans.
To qualify, candidates should also possess a KCSE certificate and demonstrate a basic understanding of GPS tools or Google Maps navigation. Proficiency in using Android smartphones or tablets is essential, given that all field data collection will be done digitally. In addition, applicants must be physically fit and prepared for extensive fieldwork in both urban and rural areas across the country.
The selected technicians will work in field-based teams with structured daily reporting and performance tracking systems. The program places a strong emphasis on collaboration, accuracy, and professional conduct while engaging with local communities and businesses. Participants will also benefit from comprehensive training and orientation sessions before deployment to ensure they are well-prepared to handle digital mapping tools and field data verification systems.
KEPSA has confirmed that the GIS Mapping Technician role comes with performance-based compensation, including bonuses for accuracy and data quality. Each team member will also receive continuous field support, access to branded Residence IDs, and digital tools to help them perform their duties effectively. The initiative not only provides a source of income but also contributes to Kenya’s growing digital economy by linking technology with public utility services.
The Residence Smart Address System is part of Kenya’s broader agenda to modernize public infrastructure using digital technologies. By integrating biometric verification and precise geolocation, the project seeks to enhance how addresses are managed for postal services, emergency response, urban planning, and commercial logistics. For many citizens, this will mean faster service delivery, improved safety, and stronger inclusion in the digital economy.
In a statement accompanying the announcement, KEPSA noted that the partnership with Ajira Digital and the Mastercard Foundation underscores a shared commitment to creating digital job opportunities that empower youth while promoting innovation-driven growth. The program aligns with the government’s broader efforts to transition Kenya into a fully digital economy, with technology serving as the backbone of both social and economic transformation.
Applicants are encouraged to fill out the online application form provided through the official Ajira Digital portal and submit their details before the application deadline of November 10, 2025. All submissions will be reviewed in accordance with KEPSA’s Data Privacy Policy, ensuring that personal information is handled with confidentiality and compliance with national data protection laws.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps, including interviews and training placement. Those who successfully join the program will be part of a growing network of digital professionals contributing to one of the most ambitious mapping projects in Africa.
The KEPSA–Ajira collaboration continues to demonstrate how strategic public-private partnerships can drive innovation and employment at scale. As Kenya positions itself as a regional digital hub, initiatives like the GIS Mapping Technician recruitment not only provide jobs but also enhance national digital infrastructure and community inclusion.
This opportunity serves as a gateway for young professionals eager to combine technology, data science, and community engagement in shaping Kenya’s digital future. KEPSA and Ajira Digital invite all qualified individuals who are ready to learn, explore, and innovate to seize this chance to be part of the transformation.
