Latest Jobs at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-012
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Assist in preparing, priming and painting building walls;
• Assist in taping, flushing, repair and apply finishing skills on walls;
• Assist in the maintenance of all painting equipment’s;
• Handle sign-writing works;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• OND, Trade Test II /Artisan certificate in Civil Engineering or related fields plus at least two (2) years relevant experience.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have knowledge of painting and decoration.

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

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Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2017-0024
Location: Abuja
Recruitment Type: National (2 year renewable contract)

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

• Assist in driving AfricaYam project vehicles to convey authorized staffs and visiting partners;
• Drive vehicles on errands for project activities and assist in the execution of projects activities in lab, screen house, glass house and field;
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of project vehicles (cleaning of inside and outside, daily/regular check-up of the engine oil level, water level, the battery and the air filter etc.)
• Ensure vehicle documents are up to date and comply with minimum security operating standards (MSOS);
• Report any malfunction of the Unit vehicle under his care to the immediate supervisor;
• Ensure the recording of each trip details in the vehicle logbook;
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• O’level plus valid driver’s license with at least three (3) years’ professional driving experience, preferably with an international organization.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Be familiar with Nigeria and West African routes and be prepared to work extra hours and during weekends.
• Be hard-working, courteous, and respectful. Ability to work with staff of diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds.
• Be computer literate in using digital devices such as tablets.
• Have good communication skills and fluent in writing, reading, and speaking in English.
• Have good driving skills.

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