Job Description
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: Water Treatment Plant Operator
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-030
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract (On-site)
Duration: 3-year renewable contract
Duties
- Carry out operation and maintenance of water treatment plant, swimming pool plant, sewage treatment plant and dam pumping stations.
- Administer appropriate chemical dosing for the effective treatment of water and wastewater.
- Ensure cleanliness and proper upkeep of water treatment plants, swimming pool systems, sewage facilities, pumping stations, and surrounding areas.
- Monitor and record operational parameters hourly in the daily operation production sheet.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- Trade Test Certificate with a minimum of (6) years’ experience or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any other related course with a minimum of (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Be honest and trust worthy.
- Be diligent, hardworking and capable of working rotational shifts.
- Be flexible and available to work during non-standard hours when operational needs arise.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
10th September, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


