IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Senior Groundsman
Ref. IITA-HR-NR2015-052
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
- Assist in landscaping maintenance i.e lawn,hedges, shrubs, and tree;
- Assist in fumigation based on insect and weed control;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by unit Head
Qualification and Experience
- Diploma/ Trade Test II with minimum of 3 years working experience or O’level with minimum of 5 years working experience in a related role.
- Driving skills would be an added advantage.
- The ideal candidate must be able to follow instructions and work independently when necessary
Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
19th January, 2016
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae 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 either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
