Facility Management Assistant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0019
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Work as part of the operations team, providing support across the organization, specifically assisting with facilities maintenance and premises management;
• Participate in the day-to-day procurement, and management of contractors;
• Assist the Station Administrator on major tasks relating to the premises and facilities;
• Report and replace/repair all damaged assets.
• Participate in preparing draft proposals for construction and alterations work including construction drawings,
• Coordinate with contractors performing construction and alteration work to ensure that quality of services performed by the contractors is in accordance with set terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Tech/HND Mechanical, Civil or Agricultural Engineering or any other related discipline with at least 2 years working experience in a structured environment.

Competences
The ideal candidate must have:

• The ability to manage multiple priority tasks effectively;
• The ability to work with little or no supervision under pressure in an agricultural working environment;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Prepare and write requisitions for purchase of equipment, material, spares, etc.; support the Procurement Committee to review and evaluate offers and coordinate with FMS and Supply Chain to ensure that jobs are carried out accordingly;
• Perform any other duties, properly assigned by the supervisor.
• Ability to drive IITA earthmoving equipment and vehicles using a valid Driver’s license.

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