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: Research Assistant – Facility Maintenance

Ref No: STS2025-14
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract: 6 months’ renewable

Duties

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of research infrastructure, including animal housing, water systems, and equipment.
• Assist in repairs and upkeep of farm and laboratory facilities.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained across all operational areas.
• Support logistics for field and lab activities, including equipment setup and transport.
• Maintain inventory of tools, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Be experienced in facility maintenance and basic data handling.
• Be familiar with digital tools for data entry and reporting (e.g., Excel, Google Forms).
• Have the ability to work independently and in a team setting.

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

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2025.