Panel Beater II at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is one of the worlds leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize.

IITA seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institutes Headquarters, Ibadan:

Job Title: Panel Beater II

Ref.:  IITA-HR-NRS2017-009A
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Job Description
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in panel beating and repair of damaged body panel on vehicles and equipment’s;
• Assist in removal/replacement of windscreen and windows;
• Assist in repairing and replacing of door, windows, regulator door locks, bonnet booth locks etc.;
• Assist in body filling, dressing and welding works;
• Assist in keeping and rendering records of workshops jobs;
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of workshop/equipment’s;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Trade Test I/Apprentice certificate in Panel Beating or OND in related discipline with at least Three (3) years relevant experience.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Be ready to work with little or no supervision.
• Be a team player.

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

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested applicant should forward their applications including a covering letter which should address how the candidates 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 applicants direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).

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