# Facilities Supervisor

> International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Ibadan, Nigeria · — · Posted 2026-09-18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** NRS

## Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

**Position:        Facilities Supervisor**

**Contract:       2-years renewable contract**                                            

**Location: Ibadan**

**Closing Date: 2 October 2026**

**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

**QUALIFICATION**

HND/B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or related field; Certification in Construction Management or Facility Maintenance is an advantage. Minimum of 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).

## Benefits

**REMUNERATION**

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

**METHOD OF APPLICATION**

Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: [https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs](https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs) no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication.

_**IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**_

## Apply

[Apply at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)](https://apply.workable.com/iita/j/35750B3BD5/apply)

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