IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
We invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:
Job Title: Foreman Mechanic
Location: Ibadan
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2015/032
Background and Responsibilities
- Supervise main service workshop;
- Supervision and deployment of staff in the section including Mechanics;
- Supervision of job and quality control including road tasks;
- Procuring and identifying spare parts from the Automotive store;
- Assist in maintenance of workshop and equipments;
- Compilation and rendering of workshop records;
- Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc /HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification with minimum of Eight (8) years' relevant experience.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
- 2 years renewable contract
Application Closing Date
18th July, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications which must include covering letter which should address how the candidate's background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.
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