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.
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-062
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 2-year renewable contract
Duties
- Weld and repair farm machinery and implements, including tractors, irrigation equipment, and heavy-duty tools.
- Fabricate metal structures for research facilities (screen houses, greenhouses, irrigation frames, trial plot fencing, etc.).
- Measure, cut, and prepare metal materials according to design specifications.
- Employ appropriate welding techniques (MIG, TIG, stick welding, arc welding, gas welding, etc.) to deliver strong, precise, and safe welds.
- Carry out preventative maintenance on welded structures to ensure long-term durability and reduce costs of replacement.
- Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Keep accurate daily records of welding and fabrication activities, including materials used and labour hours (to feed into cost-recovery tracking).
- Provide input to equipment investment plans by reporting on recurring fabrication/repair needs.
- Train and guide junior welders or casual staff on proper welding techniques and safety practices.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Farm Management.
Requirements
- National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering or related field; NABTEB Technical Certificate in Welding and Fabrication is an advantage.
- 2–4 years of proven welding and fabrication experience in a structured workshop or farm setting is required.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Training or certification in occupational health & safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, or Nigerian equivalent
- Experience in Agricultural Research Institutions or farm mechanization projects.
- Skill in MIG, TIG, stick, and gas welding
- Familiarity with ERP/work order tracking systems
- Experience with CNC cutting or advanced metalworking tools
- Strong knowledge of metals, alloys, and welding consumables.
- Experience fabricating irrigation systems or research screen houses
- Knowledge and strict adherence to workplace safety standards, PPE usage, and safe handling of welding/fabrication equipment.
- Supervisory skills in managing junior welders
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, with precision and attention to detail
- Proficiency in English (oral and written) for reporting and communication
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
