Mechanic 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: Mechanic

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Schedule: Contract
Duration: 3-year renewable contract  

Duties

• Assist in servicing and repair of institute’s vehicles both petrol and diesel engine.
• Perform overhauling of vehicles components.
• Assist in preparing of vehicles for road worthiness.
• Recovery of breakdown vehicles and checking of vehicles for long trips.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of workshop and equipment.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must:
• Have ability to handle mechanical equipment in the workshop.
• Be computer literate with good initiative and have ability to work under minimal supervision.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2024.