Geologist Internship

NAMICO is the investment arm of the national government in respect to minerals with powers to; Engage in mineral prospecting and mining and any other related activities, invest on behalf of the national government. Acquire by agreement or hold interests in any undertaking, enterprise or project associated with the exploration, prospecting and mining.

Job Title : Geologist – Intern
Terms Of Service : Contract
Grade: 10
No Sought : 1
Ref : NAMICO/ME/02/2025

Job Description 

To undertake long term planning, preparation, verification, and implementation of the Division’s mandates that include: detailed geochemical exploration, trenching and rock chip sampling to define anomalies for target mineral(s); Policy interpretation for Mineral Resource Development; Designing and execution of exploratory drilling to extract subsurface rock cores for sampling, analysis and modelling of 3 – D geometry of the ore body to estimate grade and tonnage; conducting pre-feasibility studies to determine the viability of Mineral Prospects for Profitable Extraction; Ensuring Compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety Standards, including personal Protective Equipment; Development and Growth Strategy planning for Mines; Crafting and implementing Annual Work Plans and Divisional Budgets; Evaluating performance and productivity; Researching and identifying growth opportunities; identifying the appropriate Skill set for Technical Work Execution; providing Technical Advice to the Senior Geologist on development of proven ore reserves; and ensuring continuous capacity building, coaching and mentorship of Division’s Staff.

Key responsibilities/Duties

1. Conduct field exploration for rocks and mineral deposits of economic value;
2. Identify drilling sites
3. Supervise implementation of plans for drilling operations including Core logging and core sampling.
4. Conduct geological site investigations;
5. Generate and interpret prospect level maps including: lithological, structural, mineral resource, and cross-section seismic profiles;
6. Generate additional geological, geochemical or geophysical data;
7. Undertake post-drilling analysis and evaluation;
8. Undertake chemical, mineralogical, or microscopic examinations of exploration samples; and
9. Compile, interpret, and present exploration data for usage

Job Dimensions

1. Participate in preparation in departmental budgets and expenditure
2. Participate in development of annual procurement and disposal plan

Working Conditions

Primarily operates from the office 30% of the time while engaging in regular local outdoor fieldwork assignments for 70% of the work.

Job Competences

Academic Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in the following disciplines: – Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Engineering Geology, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Professional Qualification/Membership to professional bodies
3. Registered by the Geologist Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing

Functional Skills

1. Communication Skills
2. Team Work
3. Critical thinking and Decision making
4. Technical problem-solving skills
5. Report and minute writing skills
6. Report and minute writing skills
7. IT Proficiency Skills
8. Analytical Skills

Behavioral attributes

1. Interpersonal skills
2. Detail oriented
3. Commitment to work
4. Integrity
5. Emotional intelligence
6. Ability to work in a multi-racial environment and appreciate other cultures.

Duration of Internship Twelve (12) months non-renewable

Stipend: The interns will be paid a stipend at a rate as determined by the Public Service Commission.