Power House Operator III 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 Nigeria nationals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Power House Operator III

Job Ref. No.: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-014
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract (Onsite)
Duration: 3-year renewable contract 

Duties

• Ensure the smooth daily operation of all powerhouse equipment.
• Oversee the routine maintenance of all electrical systems within the powerhouse, including panels and switches.
• Operate and maintain all mechanical and electrical equipment in the powerhouse, including generators, high-voltage panels, Ring Main Units (RMUs), tripping units, underground high-voltage cables, and both high- and low-voltage circuit breakers.
• Receive and manage Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) supplies for the operation of equipment.
• Support powerhouse mechanics in carrying out repairs and maintenance on all mechanical equipment under the powerhouse unit.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• OND in Electrical Engineering or related courses with minimum of four (4) years’ experience  or O’ Level, Technical Certificate, Trade Test with minimum of seven (7) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have technical knowledge and strong understanding of Electronic.
• Have good equipment maintenance skills.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Have ability to pay attention to details.

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

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online