Aflasafe Plant Technician at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.

We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries
We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Job Title: Aflasafe Plant Technician

Duration: 2-year renewable contract

Location: Oyo State

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough repairs and maintenance of plant and equipment prior to beginning of the season and preventive maintenance as per schedule.
• Receive all manufacturing supplies at the aflasafe plant and duly document them for storage, processing and payment.
• Keep records and ensure that adequate stock of all manufacturing supplies is available at the plant at all times.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to ensure that they meet set quality standards.
• Ensure that employees are working according to production or processing standards.
• Carry out long and short term crop storage management and general hygiene through fumigation, rodent control, store and compound cleanliness.
• Work with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of discipline of all workers.
• Ensure that the aflasafe is manufactured at high standards as demanded by farmers, through proper cleaning, grading, dressing and packaging (weighing, bag closing, labelling).
• Promote safety and sanitation and make sure all work complies with relevant regulations.

Requirements

• National diploma in Agricultural or Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Food Processing/Technology or Biological/Agricultural sciences.
• Specialization in agro processing or crop post harvest technology.
• At least 5 years of experience in food/feed or seed/agro-input processing industry is essential, preferably within a commercial or semi-commercial setting.
• Knowledge of process control and monitoring essential.
• Registration and membership to professional/regulatory body.
• Imaginative thinker, Logical problem solving with good interpersonal and team working skills
• Good verbal, report writing and general communication skills
• Honest, vigilant and must be able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

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

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed 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 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: http://www.iita.org/careers/
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
Kindly note that IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates