The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is looking for a GIS & Meteorological Officer to manage our weather station networks and provide critical geospatial insights. In this role, you will collect and analyze meteorological data, conduct GIS analytics, process drone/UAV data, and produce spatial products to support informed decision-making across our research portfolio.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- A BSc in Geography, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
- Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing tools.
- Experience with meteorological instruments and data collection protocols.
- Strong analytical skills for processing and interpreting spatial and meteorological data.
- Excellent organizational and supervisory abilities, particularly in managing interns and students.
- Effective communication, presentation, and writing skills.
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with scripting using R and Python programming for geospatial and remote sensing data analysis.
- Familiarity with drone/UAV operations and data processing workflows.
- Professional certification or training in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Meteorological instrumentation.
Technical Stack
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- R
- Python
- Drone/UAV
Team & Environment
You will supervise graduate interns, university students, and NYSC members in the GIS Laboratory and report directly to your supervisor.
Benefits & Compensation
- A highly competitive salary.
- Attractive benefits package.
- Excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based at our Ibadan campus.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer.
