Foreman, Telecommunication at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position below:

Job Position: Foreman, Telecommunication
Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2018-0019
Job Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)       

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Maintain, repair and service telecommunication switch equipment such as: Mini digital PAB system and rectify equipment;
• Maintain, repair and service telephone lines and faulty telephone sets;
• Carryout routine maintenance of cabinets, DBs and cable network;
• Install and maintain both conduit and surface piping;
• Assist in the maintenance and servicing of main PABX system;
• Troubleshoot other communication switching equipment;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• HND/B.Sc in Electrical/Electronic or related fields with minimum of five (5) years' experience performing similar or related role.

Competencies:

• Good Knowledge of computer hardware and software is necessary.
• Ability to work at irregular hours.

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

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, Curriculum Vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant's current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.

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