Cartographer Specialist

Overview

Provide expert technical guidance and support in the modernization and operational improvement of Albania's land administration systems, focusing on digital cadastre operations, spatial updates, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assessment and operation of the national digital cadastre database.
• Interpret cartographic outputs, including map sheet fragments and parcel boundary files.
• Review, analyse, and provide technical support for priority cadastral services.
• Review and advise on the cross-verification of spatial boundary submissions.
• Serve as the technical interface and liaison for stakeholders, including licensed private surveyors.
• Assist with internal tracking of application timelines and compile daily technical statistics.
• Provide technical oversight and monitoring of the Cadastral Data Improvement Contractor.
• Review and provide feedback to the Contractor’s methodologies for data improvement.
• Ensure technical processes for data improvement are executed in accordance with standards.
• Review and provide feedback to Internal QC Reports produced by the Improvement Contractor.
• Conduct random "spot checks" of field measurement and map preparation.
• Contribute reviewing "Lessons-Learned & Process Optimization Framework Paper."
• Manage assigned tasks and deliverables within the EU4PropertyRights project.
• Prepare detailed reports, analyses, and presentations on the progress and impact of AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify opportunities for further enhanced land administration processes.
• Contribute to the development of project plans, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.

Required Experience

• 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 5 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Proven experience in working with Geospatial Data Harmonization.
• Proven experience in Collaborative Technical Work.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems.
• Solid understanding of Albanian land administration legislation, regarding technical and legal document specifications, and national geospatial guidelines.
• Experience working as a Cartographer, or GIS Specialist within or closely supporting the State Cadastre Agency (SCA) or similar public land registry environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience handling legacy spatial datasets, performing coordinate transformations, and resolving historical boundary inconsistencies.
• Experience coordinating technical projects directly with the Digital Cadastre Centre (DCC), and or the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG).
• Experience working on international development projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in Geodesy, Geodetic Engineering, Cartography, Topography or related fields.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in Geodesy, Geodetic Engineering, Cartography, Topography or related fields.
• Certification in Geodetic Engineering, Surveying, or a related geospatial field is an asset.

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