GIS & Meteorological Officer

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.