Vacancies at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Abuja and Oyo

Iita

Company Info

Large organization

200 + Employees

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

1). Senior Driver I

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Schedule: Contract

Duration: 6 months’ renewable

Duties

  • Drive official vehicle within and outside Abuja.
  • Convey scientist to field trips within Abuja and other states.
  • Ensure all project vehicles are well maintained and clean.
  • Ensure vehicle documents are up to date and fill vehicle logbook in a coherent manner.
  • Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications                        

  • National Diploma with six (6) years’ experience or O’level with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience valid Drivers’ License performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading and speaking).
  • Have good knowledge of defensive driving with excellent awareness of driving rules and regulations.
  • Have ability to work under pressure.
  • Have initiative and high moral, integrity, positive attitude and strong team spirit.

Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

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2). Mechanic

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Schedule: Contract
Duration3-year renewable contract

Duties

  • Assist in servicing and repair of institute’s vehicles both petrol and diesel engine.
  • Perform overhauling of vehicles components.
  • Assist in preparing of vehicles for road worthiness.
  • Recovery of breakdown vehicles and checking of vehicles for long trips.
  • Assist in cleaning and maintenance of workshop and equipment.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

  • National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:

  • The ideal candidate must:
  • Have ability to handle mechanical equipment in the workshop.
  • Be computer literate with good initiative and have ability to work under minimal supervision.

Benefits

  • We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2024.

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3). Heavy Equipment Supervisor

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Schedule: Contract
Duration3-year renewable contract

Duties

  • Work with the heavy equipment superintendent by coordinating and receiving work assigned for maintenance services.
  • Schedule preventive maintenance and safety inspection for equipment and trucks with the assistance of Heavy Equipment Superintendent.
  • Keep down time very low by constant inspection of equipment, diagnose and repair of mechanical defects/failures in various heavy/earth moving equipment including diesel and petrol powered trucks and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
  • Carry out spot checking equipment for optimum performance and make necessary repairs to equipment prior to use and ensure adequate availability of these equipment.
  • Assist in keeping complete records for equipment and spare part in stock for repairing purposes.
  • Monitor operational activities of subordinate staff in the section.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

  • BSc / HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Have experience in repair/overhauling and maintenance of all kinds of earth moving equipment, heavy duty trucks, generators and tractors.
  • Have a good team working and communication skills.

Benefits

  • We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Deadline: 16th May, 2024.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:

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