GIS Specialist 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: GIS Specialist 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

• Build and maintain GIS databases and use GIS software to analyse the spatial and non-spatial information in them.
• Use various types of data in GIS databases, such as text or spreadsheet files of latitude and longitude coordinates, tabular data, aerial or satellite imagery.
• Manual digitizing of paper maps or map images.
• Analyse GIS data to identify spatial relationships or display the results of analyses.
• Review GIS data for currency and accuracy
• Document the parameters and context of GIS data
• Perform geospatial modelling or spatial analysis
• Create thematic maps for environmental and educational purposes.
• Work on GIS software to analyse data and create maps for internal purposes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower) or HND (minimum of Lower Credit) in any course as related.
• 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.