• Application Deadline: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: GIS & Meteorological Officer



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Oyo




• City Ibadan




• Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI 
  
  

DUTIES: 

• Manage and maintain weather station networks across IITA stations.


• Install and service both automatic and conventional weather stations.


• Collect meteorological data through daily instrument readings and periodic downloads from automatic stations.


• Process and analyse meteorological data to support informed decision-making in IITA research activities.


• Conduct GIS data analytics, including drone/UAV data acquisition and processing.


• Produce maps and spatial products using GIS and remote sensing data.


• Deliver high-quality geospatial analysis and remote sensing data processing in support of diverse IITA projects.


• Supervise graduate interns, university students, and NYSC members working in the GIS Laboratory.


• Coordinate and facilitate educational excursions for students from colleges and tertiary institutions to the IITA weather station at the Ibadan campus.


• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc in Geography, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics and other related courses. The ideal candidate must have minimum of 3 years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Experience with scripting using R and Python programming for geospatial and remote sensing data analysis, and familiarity with drone/UAV operations and data processing workflows is desirable.


• Professional certification or training in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Meteorological instrumentation is desirable.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Be proficient in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing tools.


• Have experience with meteorological instruments and data collection protocols.


• Possess strong analytical skills for processing and interpreting spatial and meteorological data.


• Demonstrate excellent organizational and supervisory abilities, particularly in managing interns and students.


• Exhibit effective communication, presentation, and writing skills.


• Be capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.