Equipment Operator I 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: Equipment Operator I

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

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Carry out daily operation of all powerhouse equipment and receive AGO.
• Assist powerhouse mechanics in carrying out repairs on all mechanical equipment’s in charge of powerhouse.
• Carry out general maintenance of all electrical equipment and installations.
• Operate and maintain both mechanical and electrical equipment in powerhouse such as generators, high voltage panels, ring main unit, tipping units, batteries, high voltage underground cables, high and low voltage circuit breakers.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:

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

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Good knowledge of powerhouse operations and equipment’s.
• Ability to work outside normal working hours when needs arise.

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

Application Deadline  9th April, 2024.