International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Vacancies: Foreman, Mechanical

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is Africa’s leading research partner in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.

Job Title: Foreman, Mechanical (2-year renewable contract)

Successful candidate will among other things:
• Diagnose and proffer solutions to identified problems on both petrol powered and diesel operated automotives;
• Use OBD II equipment to troubleshoot auto electrical defects on SUV automotives;
• Repair and fix defective kick starters;
• Repair Alternators;
• Align generally, auto electrical wires;
• Prepare electrolyte and charge many accumulators using series connections.
• Carry out quality checks on vehicles repaired in the workshop;
• Ensure good house-keeping and safety compliance at all time and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Qualification And Experience
• BSc/HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) with 5 years or ND plus 10 years relevant working experience in a large Auto-electrical workshop.
• Successful candidate must be knowledgeable in work planning and shop floor organisation and be able to perform under pressure and deliver timely results.
• Candidate must be committed, resourceful, and honest must possess very outstanding leadership qualities.

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

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the

Personnel Manager,
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture,
PMB 5320, Oyo Road,
Ibadan, Nigeria.

Not later than 1st March 2011
This job vacancy can also be found on our website, www.iita.org Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.