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/NRS2026-063
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 2-year renewable contract
Duties
- Carry out general maintenance of screen houses and glasshouses to ensure proper functioning and compliance with research requirements.
- Supervise screen house staff, technicians, and casual workers engaged in maintenance and construction.
- Supervise and coordinate the construction of new screen houses and related infrastructure.
- Conduct repairs, including replacement of roofing glass, nets, and frames; oversee washing, cleaning, and fumigation of screen/glasshouses.
- Conduct daily inspections of all screen houses and glasshouses to identify repair or maintenance needs.
- Oversee requisition, collection, and proper utilization of materials for screen house construction and repairs, ensuring accountability.
- Maintain accurate daily reports on maintenance, construction, and operational activities.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) standards during construction and maintenance work.
- Support cost-recovery planning by tracking labour, materials, and maintenance costs for proper budgeting and reporting.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Farm Management.
Requirements
- HND / B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or related field; Certification in Construction Management or Facility Maintenance is an advantage.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in facility maintenance, construction, or agricultural infrastructure management is required.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety standards, PPE usage, and safe construction/maintenance practices.
- Training or certification in HS&E or risk management.
- Experience in research farm infrastructure or controlled environment agriculture
- Strong technical knowledge of screen house/glasshouse maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of automated screen house systems (temperature, humidity, irrigation controls)
- Ability to supervise staff and casual laborers effectively
- Training in project or construction supervision
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical manuals
- Familiarity with procurement and vendor management
- Skilled in cost tracking, reporting, and documentation
- Knowledge of donor compliance and reporting
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with ERP or facility management software
- Proficiency in English (oral and written).
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
