Tractor & Equipment 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: Tractor & Equipment Supervisor

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

Responsibilities

• Work on all the Agriculture / B&G Tractors Engine and Implements.
• Repair, service, maintain and overhaul Agricultural tractors Engines
• Repair, service and maintenance B&G tractors and implements.
• Monitor work order and activities of subordinate staff in the section.
• Ensure in keeping complete records of equipment and spare parts in stock for maintenance purposes.
• Repair, service and maintain all types of Threshing machines.
• Repair, service and maintain fuel dispenser pump and flowmeter.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and safety inspections for Tractors and other equipment and implements.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:

• B.Sc / HND in Mechanical Engineering and other related courses. 
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have technical knowledge of mechanical equipment.
• Be proficient in the use of MS office.
• Possess an analytical mind and problem solving abilities.
• Have knowledge of oracle application system.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
8th May, 2025.