IITA job vacancy for Security Superintendent

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 Title: Security Superintendent (2-year renewable contract)

Job description  

• Initiation of immediate response to emergencies (e.g. Fire, theft etc)

• Carrying out security investigations and submission of comprehensive report to the Security Manager

• Carrying out regular fire safety audit

• Making sure that security gadgets are in optimum working condition

• Carrying out other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

• Applicants should have a BSc./HND in relevant fields of study and must possess at least 5 years of cognate experience in security and crime investigation from any uniform service. Applicant should not be below the rank or equivalent of Inspector in the Police Force.

• Candidate must be honest,  committed, resourceful, and must possess very good driving skills with a valid drivers license.

• He must have a good physique. high integrity and must be knowledgeable in work planning.

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 organization 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

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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.