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

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Welder II

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2018-0037
Location: Ibadan, Oyo.
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Carryout operations on different steel structures
• Keep daily and monthly records of activities
• Perform metal cutting using power saw/Oxygen-Acetylene flame;
• Carryout drilling and welding jobs using arc and gas welding machines;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• OND, Trade Test II /Artisan certificate with minimum of three (3) years’ experience in performing similar or related roles.   .

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Be able to read engineering drawings.
• Be honest and ready to work under pressure.

Remuneration

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

Job Title: Transport Superintendent 

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2018-0037
Location: Ibadan, Oyo.
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Prepare daily duty rosters for all driver according to users’ request;
• Check online as well as E-mail requests for vehicle and take immediate action;
• Monitor movement of vehicles and drivers using electronic devices;
• Prepare and authorize vehicle gate pass;
• Authorize fuel issuance for vehicles when required;
• Prepare monthly chargeback statement for all vehicles, drivers and shuttle usage including long distance travel;
• Prepare overtime statement including applicable per diem statement;
• Arrange to obtain international permit for vehicles when required;
• Arrange for insurance and other legally required vehicle particulars;
• Handle and keep vehicle data and documents;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND in Business Administration, Psychology or related field with minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a reputable organization.
• Associate membership of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is an added advantage.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good knowledge of transportation assignment of drivers.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Be knowledge of on the use of Microsoft Office and oracle packages.

Remuneration

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

Deadline: 6th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format, The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

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