Groundsman at IITA

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Groundsman at the Institute’s guesthouse in Lagos

Job Title: Groundsman (2-year renewable contract)

Location: Lagos

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

• Maintain IGH Lawn and clean premises
• Dress ornamental potted plants and flowers
• Clean gatehouse security house, drivers’ quarters/rooms
• Deputize for Housekeeping Assistant/Cook & Waiter in their absence
• Assist at the Laundry
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess:

• WASC with two years experience in general corporate cleaning
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
• Posses good team spirit.

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

Application Closing Date:
24th April 2014

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website

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