Facilities Supervisor 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: Facilities Supervisor

Ref No: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-039
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract: 2 years renewable 

Duties

• Carry out general maintenance of screenhouses and glasshouses to ensure proper functioning and compliance with research requirements.
• Supervise screenhouse staff, technicians, and casual workers engaged in maintenance and construction.
• Supervise and coordinate the construction of new screenhouses and related infrastructure.
• Conduct repairs, including replacement of roofing glass, nets, and frames; oversee washing, cleaning, and fumigation of screen/glasshouses.
• Conduct daily inspections of all screenhouses and glasshouses to identify repair or maintenance needs.
• Oversee requisition, collection, and proper utilization of materials for screenhouse construction and repairs, ensuring accountability.
• Maintain accurate daily reports on maintenance, construction, and operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards during construction and maintenance work.
• Support cost-recovery planning by tracking labor, materials, and maintenance costs for proper budgeting and reporting.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• HND/BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology or any other related course.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Two (2) years’ experience in performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Professional certification/ Training in Health Safety & Environment (HS&E) or risk management is desirable.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Possess strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Be proficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial record-keeping, imprest management, and claims processing.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with professionalism.
• Have experience working with ERP/Oracle systems.
• Be skilled in presentation design, communication support, report writing, and data analysis. 

Renumeration

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

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2025.