Foreman - Heavy Equipment 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: Foreman - Heavy Equipment

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-037
Location: Ibadan
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)  
 
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Work with the heavy equipment superintendent by coordinating and receiving work assigned for maintenance services;
• Perform scheduling preventive maintenance and safety inspection for equipment and trucks with the assistance of Heavy Equipment Superintendent;
• Keep down time very low by constant inspection of equipment, diagnose and repair of mechanical defects/failures in various heavy/earth moving equipment including diesel and petrol powered trucks and other mechanical equipment used in utility work;
• Carry out spot checking equipment for optimum performance and make necessary repairs to equipment prior to use and ensure adequate availability of these equipment;
• Assist in keeping complete records for equipment and spare part in stock for repairing purposes;
• Monitor operational activities of subordinate staff in the section;
• Perform any their duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• B.Sc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with minimum of five (5) years’ working experience performing related roles.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must: 

• Have experience in repair/overhauling and maintenance of all kinds of earth moving equipment, duty trucks, generators and tractors.  
• Have good team working and communication skills.

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

Application Closing Date
29th October, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and CV saved with their names in Microsoft word format, The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

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Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.