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: R & A Technician II
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 6 months
Description
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Duties
- Assist in checking and rectifying faults on refrigerators and freezers.
- Assist in the installation of Air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers
- Assist in the maintenance/servicing of work Air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers
- Operate and maintain cooling equipment and systems
- Performing routine inspections of Air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers (systems) to ensure proper operation
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mechanical Engineering, a Trade Test Certificate, or its equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience performing similar functions in a structured organization, is required.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Strong Knowledge of refrigeration (Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis).
- Understanding of electrical systems and diagrams.
- Knowledge of refrigerants, pressure-temperature relationships, and charging procedures.
- Familiarity with tools such as gauges, multimeters, vacuum pumps, and leak detectors.
- Having knowledge of VRV and inverter systems will be an added advantage.
Benefits
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
27th July, 2026.
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