JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: GIS & Meteorological Officer

Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 18 December 2025

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.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements