Job Vacancies at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Duties

• Check mechanical problems on vehicles and proffer possible solutions.
• Use manual and computerized diagnostic methods to identify potential problems in vehicles.
• Plan work and test procedures using charts, experience, and other organizational methods.
• Test parts and systems to ensure they work correctly.
• Ensure all critical parts are checked and tested.
• Repair and replace worn, old or defective parts of vehicles.
• Performs overhauling of vehicle engines.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

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

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good knowledge of mechanical skills and mechanical systems
• Have good customer service skills.
• Be familiar with complex electronic systems.
• Have good communication skills.

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Duties

• Carefully ascend and descend tall trees.
• Use ropes to fell outgrown trees, cut, shape and prune trees.
• Apply chemicals to remove pests from trees.
• Use climbing hooks, belts, to gain access to work areas by executing safe climbing techniques.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• O’level with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have ability to prioritize work and use initiative.
• Have good communication skills.

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

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Duties

• Carefully study blueprints, sketches and other activities on carpentry works.
• Cut, shape, and smooth the needed wooden materials.
• Repair doors and window frames, partitions, and rafters.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance, carve and assemble kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.
• Ensure wooden materials are levelled and compatible.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning or related field with a minimum of three (3) years experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good carpentry, customer service and communication skills.

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

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Duties

• Perform secretarial duties including typing correspondence, reports, and memoranda.
• Maintain diaries and arrange appointments.
• Assist in the supervision of ongoing projects within and outside the institute.
• Keep track of projects and work repairs to be executed.
• Assist in the compilation and review of monthly reports.
• Keep records of bio-gas and supervise the biogas plant attendants.
• Schedule meetings and draft minutes of meetings.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• National Diploma with a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing a similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must:
• Have good record-keeping and communication skills.
• Have good knowledge of power points.
• Have the ability to prioritize work and use initiative.

Remuneration

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