Facilities 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: Facilities Manager

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

Duties

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term operational plans for controlled environment facilities, screen houses, and seed and plant material processing facilities.
• Coordinate with researchers and stakeholders to optimize facility utilization and support research objectives.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of all facility users and visitors.
• Supervise, train, and mentor facilities personnel, including technicians and support staff.
• Maintain effective communication with research staff and management, aligning facility activities with research objectives.
• Oversee routine maintenance, repair, and facility upgrades, ensuring smooth operations.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and respond promptly to equipment malfunctions and facility issues.
• Perform fertility, weed, and pest management of indoor plant material.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for the facilities, adhering to financial guidelines and ensuring cost-effective resource use.
• Monitor expenditures, providing financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Implement principles of continuous improvement in managing facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of facility operations, maintenance activities, and resource utilization.
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates on facility operations for management and stakeholders.
• Observe health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Sc/HND in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or Post-Harvest Technology or related fields with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in facilities management, preferably in a research or controlled environment.
• Possession of Master's and COREN Certificate is an added advantage.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate knowledge of controlled environment facility operations and best practices.
• Have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Be proficient in the use of facility management software and tools.
• Be experienced in budget development and financial management.
• Have an excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken is essential.

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.