DHLE_Urban Management.Assistant Manager - Geospatial Data

The Assistant Manager – Geospatial Data is responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing geospatial information to support master planning, land development, infrastructure projects, and executive decision-making. By utilizing datasets from the Geospatial Data Bank (infrastructure, transportation, satellite imagery) and the Land Bank (plots, ownership records, master plans), the role produces insights, maps, dashboards, and analytical models that drive both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational decisions across the organization.
In addition, the role prepares regular reports and geospatial studies to support management reviews and authority submissions. It provides advanced spatial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across land and infrastructure portfolios. The position also ensures that analytical outputs are presented in a clear, decision-ready format for executives, planners, and cross-functional teams.

Geospatial Analysis
•    Perform advanced GIS analyses (e.g., network analysis, land use optimization, encroachment checks, accessibility studies, infrastructure impact assessments)
•    Use geospatial modelling techniques to identify patterns, trends, and risks that inform planning and development strategies.
Reporting & Decision Support
•    Prepare geospatial reports, studies, and presentations to support executive decision-making and authority submissions.
•    Provide analytical outputs in clear, actionable formats (maps, dashboards, models) for internal teams and stakeholders.
Visualization & Mapping
•    Develop high-quality maps, dashboards, and thematic layers to visualize land ownership, master plans, infrastructure networks, and satellite imagery.
•    Create scenario-based visualizations to support strategic planning and operational reviews.
Land Bank Insights
•    Analyse land ownership, residual plots, gifted lands, volumetric subdivisions, and master community areas.
•    Support reconciliation of land-related data with authority records (DLD, DM, DDA).
Data Bank Insights
•    Conduct spatial analysis of infrastructure datasets (utilities, transportation, environment) and satellite imagery.
•    Provide monitoring insights through change detection, spatial trend analysis, and infrastructure performance assessments.
Collaboration & Advisory
•    Work closely with planners, engineers, surveyors, legal, and finance teams to provide geospatial insights that enhance project delivery.
•    Support management with ad-hoc geospatial analysis and strategic recommendations.
Quality & Compliance
•    Ensure analytical outputs meet accuracy, reliability, and quality standards.
•    Provide clear documentation of methodologies, assumptions, and results for reference and audit purposes

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

10 y experience -Bachelor’s or Associate degree in GIS, Cartography, or a related technical field with relevant work experience, or Certification in GIS software (e.g., Esri ArcGIS, Arc Map Pro certification, or equivalent)