GIS Graduate Trainee
Career opportunity at East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
Job Snapshot
| Hiring organisation | East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Job type / duration | Graduate trainee |
| Deadline | 18 October 2026 |
Job Summary
Develop practical geospatial skills while supporting pipeline route, land, environmental and construction information.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Check and update spatial datasets and geodatabases.
- Create maps, dashboards and spatial analyses.
- Process imagery and field survey data and maintain GIS documentation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Relevant degree in geomatics, GIS, surveying, geography, environmental science or a related field.
- Second Class Upper or higher, with graduation within the last one to two years.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS, projections, GPS and remote sensing.
- CAD, SQL or Python skills are advantageous.
How to Apply
Apply through EACOP’s Workday recruitment portal under JR101586 by 18 October 2026.
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How to Prepare a Strong Application
- Make academic eligibility obvious: State your degree classification and graduation date. Highlight a GIS dissertation, internship or practical mapping project and explain your own contribution.
- Prepare a mapping portfolio: Create a map with a clear legend, scale and coordinate reference system. Include a short explanation of data sources, cleaning and limitations.
- Practise data checks: Be ready to diagnose misaligned layers, duplicate features or missing attributes. Explain how you would validate GPS data and document corrections.
- Show readiness for project work: Explain how you follow safety instructions, protect data and respond to feedback from another technical team. Keep your Workday profile consistent with the CV.
