International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Current Employment Opportunities

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals to fill the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Job Position: MECHANIC I (FABRICATIONS)
(2-year renewable Contract)
Duties:
Successful Candidate Will:
-Perform preventive services maintenance on Heavy Equipment when due;
-Carry out repairs and periodic maintenance on models such as Grader, D6, Liftrucks and Caterpillar;
-Work and operate other agricultural machinery;
-Keep daily records, house-keeping exercise; and
-Perform any other related assigned duties.
Qualification and Experience:
-Minimum of (ND) Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering, WASC/Trade Test II plus at least 2 years working experience in a large heavy equipment workshop;
-Candidate must be honest, physically fit and be ready to work under pressure and at odd hours when necessary.

Job Position: GROUNDS-KEEPER I
(2-year renewable Contract)
Duties:
Candidate Will:
-Ensure maintenance of lawns and oversee a work plan for general estate cleaning;
-Work and operate Lawn Mowers and other machinery in use for quality job;
-Keep daily records, house-keeping exercise and Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience:
-Minimum of WASC / relevant Trade Test Certificate plus at least 2 years relevant working experience in an international /multi-national organization or a reputable organization;
-Candidate must be honest physically fit and ready to work under pressure and at odd hours when necessary.
Remuneration:
-We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to
The Personnel Manager,
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture,
PMB 5320, Oyo Road,
Ibadan, Nigeria.

These job vacancies can also be found on our website: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_job_application.aspx

Application Deadline: 21st June 2011.

Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration will not be treated.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.