Job Openings at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) ( 5 Position)

IITA is an Africa-based international non-profit research-for-development organization founded in 1967 that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. IITA is a member of CGIAR System Organization, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

Applications are invited from qualified Candidates for the positions below;

1.) Plant Operator

Job description

• Take daily records, operate and maintain the chiller machine.
• Clean and operate the cooling tower machine in the Plant room.
• Operate and maintain plant pumps.
• Maintain and clean valves.
• Wash filters of the air handling unit.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be able to read a circuit diagram.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified Candidates should Click here to Apply.

2.) Electrical Supervisor

Job description

• Repair and maintain electrical aspects, controls, and cables of 2X300 tons and 2X600 tons of Central A/C chillers.
• Repair and maintain high-current control panels, condensers, and electric motors in the central chilling plant.
• Repair and maintain cooling towers for condensers in the chilling plant.
• Repair and maintain Air Handling units (AHU) and cold stores in major buildings.
• Repair and maintain all electrical aspects of Gene-bank cold stores.
• Read sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Monitor and update the inventory of spare parts.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Have a good working knowledge of the chilling plant.
• Have the ability to read engineering drawings in detail.
• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified Candidates should Click Here to Apply

3.) Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Supervisor

Job description

• Coordinate daily R&A workshop activities and organize work schedules for all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
• Allocate subordinates for servicing, maintenance, and replacing of R&A equipment.
• Supervise subordinates to ensure jobs are carried out effectively.
• Provide daily information on completed work, work in progress, and pending jobs.
• Schedule quarterly preventive maintenance of R&A equipment.
• Supervise staff in air conditioning and refrigerating unit.
• Read sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Monitor and update the inventory of spare parts.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Have a good working knowledge of the cooling system.
• Have the ability to read engineering drawings in detail.
• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified Candidates should Click Here to Apply

4.) News Reporting Technician

Job description

• Cover and document Institute’s events and stories for Radio IITA including live reports.
• Schedule and conduct news interviews.
• Create and develop news stories.
• Write, edit, and submit a copy of news stories.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Requirements

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

The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have good knowledge of journalism, digital literacy and audio production.
• Have ethics to broadcast journalism and pay attention to details.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified Candidates should Click Here to Apply

5.) Fabrication Supervisor

Job description

• Supervise and make requisitions for materials needed for different projects/jobs.
• Assist in preparing monthly chargeback of work done and supervise the fabrication workshop.
• Assist to fabricate and install/fixing equipment like heat exchangers, dryers, and other processing equipment.
• Design and construct any engineering project that relates to fabrication.
• Supervise all the activities going on in the machinist workshop and spare production.
• Ensure the turner machine and other tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Have a good working knowledge of lathe machines, milling machines and shaping machines.
• Have the ability to read engineering drawings in detail.
• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified Candidates should Click Here to Apply

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Application Deadline: 23rd June, 2023.