Equipment Services Manager 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: Equipment Services Manager

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Full-time
Contract: 2-year renewable contract

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair farm and research plot equipment.
• Work closely with the site Farm Supervisor to ensure all equipment functions properly.
• Safely manage the research workshop.
• Assist with procuring machinery and implements for farm operations.
• Manage and maintain irrigation pumps, water sources, and field irrigation systems.
• Maintain growth facilities, fabricate and modify implements.
• Observe health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist with field operations.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment and machinery, maintenance activities, and resource utilization.
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates on machinery, including investment plans for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Sc/HND in Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering, or any other related field with a minimum of seven (7) years experience in operating, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty agricultural equipment and machinery in a well-structured organization.
• Possession of Master and COREN Certificate is an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be experienced in servicing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling vehicles and small engines.
• Have knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics of equipment.
• Be xperienced in troubleshooting, analyzing faults, recommending, and implementing corrective measures.
• Understand utilizing detailed drawings and trade manuals.
• Have computer skills for record-keeping, internet research, repair procedures, and email.
• Be experience and willing to learn how to operate farm equipment with GPS.
• Have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Be experienced in budget development and financial management.
• Be experienced in repair of air conditioning systems in agricultural equipment.
• Be experienced in welding and metal fabrication ((e.g., turning a shaft down on a metal lathe).

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

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2023.