Job particulars
- Job title
- Drone Data Analyst
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Homa Bay, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Industry
- IT
- Level
- Middle
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Posted
- 2 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Drone Data Management.
- Manage and organize drone-generated datasets.
- Maintain structured repositories for drone imagery, maps, flight data, and processed outputs.
- Ensure accurate naming, storage, version control, and archiving of datasets.
- Maintain data quality and completeness.
- Coordinate with drone pilots to ensure required datasets are captured correctly.
- Maintain appropriate metadata for drone missions and datasets.
- Drone Imagery Processing.
- Process aerial imagery captured using the Drone Team’s equipment.
- Generate orthomosaics, digital elevation models, point clouds, and other relevant spatial output where required.
- Process multispectral imagery for vegetation and environmental analysis.
- Conduct image quality checks before analysis.
- Support processing and interpretation of drone datasets from different farm sites.
- GIS and Spatial Analysis.
- Develop and maintain GIS layers and spatial databases.
- Conduct spatial analysis using drone and other geospatial datasets.
- Produce maps for farm planning, monitoring, environmental assessment, and operational decision making.
- Support analysis of pond infrastructure, vegetation, flood risk, drainage, irrigation, and other operational requirements.
- Integrate drone data with existing GIS and operational datasets.
- Data Analysis and Visualization.
- Analyse drone datasets to identify trends, patterns, and operational insights.
- Conduct vegetation and multispectral analysis where applicable.
- Prepare charts, maps, dashboards, and visual outputs for internal stakeholders.
- Translate technical drone data into clear and practical information for non-technical users.
- Support development of data-driven solutions for farm operations.
- Data Product and Tool Development.
- Design data products and visualizations that improve access to drone information.
- Support development of interactive maps and operational dashboards.
- Assist in developing prototypes that use drone and spatial data to solve operational problems.
- Improve workflows for collecting, processing, analysing, and sharing drone data.
Candidate requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in GIS / Geospatial Information Science, Surveying, Remote Sensing, Geography, Geomatics, Data Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or a related technical discipline. With 1–2 years of relevant professional experience.
- Knowledge & Skills required:.
- Echnical Skills
- GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS.
- Understanding of coordinate systems and spatial data.
- Experience working with raster and vector datasets.
- Basic understanding of remote sensing and aerial imagery.
- Experience processing or analysing drone imagery is highly desirable.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to organize and manage large datasets.
- Basic data visualization and reporting skills.
- Desirable Technical Experience.
- Drone photogrammetry.
- Multispectral imagery and vegetation indices such as NDVI.
- Orthomosaic and DEM generation.
- 3D or terrain modelling.
- QGIS / ArcGIS spatial analysis.
- PostGIS or spatial databases.
- Dashboard development or interactive web mapping.
- Python or other data-analysis tools.
- Experience with DJI drone data and processing workflows.
- Knowledge of aquaculture, agriculture, environmental monitoring, or farm operations.
Required skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detail and data accuracyAbility to interpret spatial and technical informationStrong organizational and documentation skillsGood communication and presentation skillsAbility to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently and collaborativelyAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlinesWillingness to learn new technologies and analytical methodsStrong interest in using technology and data to solve operational problemsKey Performance AreasAccuracy and quality of processed drone datasetsTimely delivery of maps, analyses, and data productsEffective management and organization of drone dataQuality of GIS and remote-sensing analysisDevelopment of useful visualizations and decision-support productsData quality assurance and documentationEffective collaboration with drone pilots and operational teamsContribution to improving the Drone Team’s data workflows and capabilitiesBenefitVisibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture companyIdeal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented OrganizationThe team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services