Job Vacancies at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Job Description

• Maintain and repair farm and research plot equipment.
• Work closely with the site Farm Supervisor to ensure all equipment functions properly.
• Safely manage the research workshop.
• Assist with procuring machinery and implements for farm operations.
• Manage and maintain irrigation pumps, water sources, and field irrigation systems.
• Maintain growth facilities, fabricate and modify implements.
• Observe health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist with field operations.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment and machinery, maintenance activities, and resource utilization.
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates on machinery, including investment plans for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering, or any other related field with a minimum of seven (7) years experience in operating, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty agricultural equipment and machinery in a well-structured organization.
• Possession of Master and COREN Certificate is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Be experienced in servicing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling vehicles and small engines.
• Have knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics of equipment.
• Be xperienced in troubleshooting, analyzing faults, recommending, and implementing corrective measures.
• Understand utilizing detailed drawings and trade manuals.
• Have computer skills for record-keeping, internet research, repair procedures, and email.
• Be experience and willing to learn how to operate farm equipment with GPS.
• Have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Be experienced in budget development and financial management.
• Be experienced in repair of air conditioning systems in agricultural equipment.
• Be experienced in welding and metal fabrication ((e.g., turning a shaft down on a metal lathe).

Benefits

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

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DUTIES:

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term operational plans for controlled environment facilities, screen houses, and seed and plant material processing facilities.
• Coordinate with researchers and stakeholders to optimize facility utilization and support research objectives.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of all facility users and visitors.
• Supervise, train, and mentor facilities personnel, including technicians and support staff.
• Maintain effective communication with research staff and management, aligning facility activities with research objectives.
• Oversee routine maintenance, repair, and facility upgrades, ensuring smooth operations.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and respond promptly to equipment malfunctions and facility issues.
• Perform fertility, weed, and pest management of indoor plant material.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for the facilities, adhering to financial guidelines and ensuring cost-effective resource use.
• Monitor expenditures, providing financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Implement principles of continuous improvement in managing facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of facility operations, maintenance activities, and resource utilization.
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates on facility operations for management and stakeholders.
• Observe health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or Post-Harvest Technology or related fields with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in facilities management, preferably in a research or controlled environment.
• Possession of Masters and COREN Certificate is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate knowledge of controlled environment facility operations and best practices.
• Have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Be proficient in the use of facility management software and tools.
• Be experienced in budget development and financial management.
• Have an excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken is essential.

Benefits

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