Architect 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: Architect

Job Ref.: STS2025-10
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 6 months’ renewable   

Duties

• Discuss the objectives, requirements, and budget of a project.
• Consult with other professionals about the design and building.
• Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client.
• Advise clients on the practicality of their project.
• Produce detailed working drawings and specification for IITA projects.
• Specify the nature and quality of materials required for a project.
• Prepare tender documents and presentation.
• Prepare documents for planning and building with control.
• Project management and supervision of contractors.
• Resolve construction related problems.
• Managing project, work in progress, and ensuring that the project is running on time and no budget.
• Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:   

• HND / BSc Degree in Architecture or related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience in structural design work.
• Have the ability to read blue prints. 
• Be able to help in planning and control specification of various buildings.

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

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online