Geographer Trainees at the Edo State Government

The Edo State Government through the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its Clean and Green Program within the capacity below:

Job Title: Geographer Trainee

Location: Benin City, Edo

Details

• The successful candidates will be trained for 1 (One) year under the scheme.
• At the end of program, successful candidates will be offered permanent employment with the Edo State Government.

Job Description

• Manage client data and perform data-base extraction regularly to make timely data updates.
• Assist with elements of USGS NAQWA program, including data analysis and field work.
• Use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcScene, ArcINFO, RockWorks, and prepare files for Earth Vision.
• Provide concept-build for additional MOUTs for all of DOD.
• Plan and coordinate field surveys collecting environmental and infrastructure features with multiple attributes using handheld GPS and survey grade GPS.
• Implement process to geographically represent and spatially analyze worldwide large polygon and point sets in QGIS, ArcGIS and Google Earth/KML."
• Support field work preparation including data dictionary creation, geophysical and reconnaissance transect development, and provide daily GPS quality checks.
• Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create online interactive programs for use by DPS and the public.
• Present material with multimedia equipment and other resources such as PowerPoint presentations and GIS demonstrations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower) or HND (minimum of Lower Credit) in Geography or related fields.
• Experience in obtaining and applying GPS data with ArcGIS is an added advantage.
• Candidates must possess NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
• Candidates must be computer literate, with good interpersonal/leadership skills and ability to effectively work in teams.
• Applicants must be within the ages of 22-30.
• Experience in the use of CAD&GIS Tools will be added advantage.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.