Facilities Supervisor

ABOUT IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit research-for-development organisation and a member of CGIAR. It develops agricultural innovations that address hunger, poverty and natural-resource degradation across Africa.

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Supervisor will coordinate the maintenance, repair and construction of screenhouses, glasshouses and related agricultural-research infrastructure at IITA’s headquarters. The role will supervise technical staff and casual workers, manage materials and documentation, and ensure work meets operational, safety and environmental requirements.

• Location: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Two-year renewable contract
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Eligibility: Suitable Nigerian nationals
• Deadline: 2 October 2026
• Remuneration: Highly competitive salary and benefits; amount not specified

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out general maintenance of screenhouses and glasshouses to ensure proper functioning and compliance with research requirements.
• Supervise screenhouse staff, technicians and casual workers engaged in maintenance and construction.
• Coordinate construction of new screenhouses and related infrastructure.
• Oversee repairs, including replacement of roofing glass, nets and frames.
• Supervise washing, cleaning and fumigation of screenhouses and glasshouses.
• Conduct daily inspections to identify repair and maintenance needs.
• Coordinate requisition, collection and accountable use of construction and repair materials.
• Maintain accurate daily reports on maintenance, construction and operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental standards during construction and maintenance work.
• Track labour, materials and maintenance costs to support cost-recovery planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Head of Farm Management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• HND or BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology or a related discipline.
• Certification in Construction Management or Facility Maintenance is an advantage.
• Three to five years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, construction or agricultural-infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of screenhouse and glasshouse maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of workplace-safety standards, PPE and safe construction and maintenance practices.
• Ability to supervise technical staff and casual workers effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with procurement, vendor management, cost tracking, reporting and documentation.
• MS Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency.
• Training in health, safety and environmental management, risk management, project supervision or construction supervision is advantageous.
• Experience with research-farm infrastructure, controlled-environment agriculture or automated screenhouse systems is advantageous.
• Knowledge of donor compliance, ERP systems or facilities-management software is desirable.
• Good oral and written English.

IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through IITA’s official Workable application page. Complete the online application and attach a detailed cover letter and CV saved in Microsoft Word format using your name as the filename.

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026.