IITA Job Vacancies for Engineers

Job Title: Foreman, Mechanical (2-year renewable contract)

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Africa’s leading research partner in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty addresses the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa.

 IITA collaborates with other partners to improve crop quality and productivity, reduce risks for producers and consumers, and generate wealth from agriculture.

Job Description 

• Diagnosis of problems associated with petrol and diesel operated automotives and proffering solutions:

• Troubleshooting auto electrical effects on SUV automotives with the use of OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) equipment. 

•  Repairing and fixing faulty kicking starters

• Fixing faulty alternators

• Quality assurance of workshop vehicle repairs

• Ensuring best safety practices

• Performing other duties delegated by the Supervisor

Qualification And Experience 

• Candidate must possess either a BSc. /HND Mechanical Engineering (or Automobile Engineering) with 5 years, or ND with 10 years relevant working experience in a standard auto-electrical workshop.

• Candidate must possess excellent leadership qualities and must be committed, resourceful, and honest.

• The candidate must also be an efficient work planner and shop floor organizer. Ability to work well under pressure and deliver timely results is also required.

Remuneration

IITA offer highly competitive salary with attractive fringe benefits and high quality working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

How to apply

Applicants should forward their applications with a comprehensive CV, as well as the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the head of applicant's current or previous workplace or applicant's direct Superior Officer (or Supervisor) at work, evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the:

Personnel Manager,

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture,

PMB 5320, Oyo Road,

Ibadan, Nigeria.

Deadline

 1st March 2011

You may complete the on line application form here 

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Application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration package and age will not be treated. Short listed candidates only will be contacted.