Project Supervisor 3 (Positions)

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

Position:        Project Supervisor 3 (Positions)

Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 14 September 2026.

DUTIES:

·        Receive, review, and analyze work orders and service requests to determine scope, priorities, and resource requirements.

·        Coordinate activities among FMS units, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and seamless project execution.

·        Develop project work plans, schedules, and cost estimates to support timely and efficient implementation.

·        Monitor project and work order execution to ensure tasks are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

·        Identify and resolve technical, operational, and administrative issues that may affect project delivery.

·        Ensure all works comply with approved designs, drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and organizational standards.

·        Implement and monitor materials standardization protocols to promote consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

·        Conduct site inspections and track project progress to verify compliance with approved plans and performance targets.

·        Prepare periodic reports on service requests, project status, completed works, outstanding issues, and recommendations.

·        Maintain accurate project records and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Project Coordination Unit

·        Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

QUALIFICATION

Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in BSC in Civil Engineering, Building Tech, or other related discipline along with 2 years of Experience performing a similar role. Prior experience in facilities management, corporate services, construction project management, operations coordination, or within a research institute, international organization, or corporate environment is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate must have:

1.      Technical knowledge of civil and structural engineering and construction processes.

2.      Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

3.      Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

4.      Strong communication and supervisory skills.

Benefits

REMUNERATION

We offer a highly competitive salary, 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 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