Senior Equipment Operator at 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 suitable Nigerian nationals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Job Ref. No: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-022
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 3-years renewable contract

Duties

• Carry out mechanical repairs, services and maintenance of Diesel Generators and Equipment.
• Carry out maintenance and repair of Ring main unit
• Carry out maintenance and repair of H.T. and L.T. circuit breakers.
• Perform Operation of all equipment and apparatus in powerhouse.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Assist in general maintenance and services of all equipment in powerhouse.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:

• OND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured.
• Trade Test 1, 2, with any other certifications is an added advantage.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:

• Sound technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong Technical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in task execution.

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

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2026.