The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries. Our mission is to enhance food security and improve livelihoods in Africa through research for development (R4D). We use the R4D model in setting a research course that addresses major development problems in Africa rather than simply contributing to scientific knowledge. It has proven to be an effective mechanism for agricultural research development. We and our partners have delivered about 70% of the international research impact in sun-Saharan Africa in the last three decades.
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.
Method of Application
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