Electronics Technician III

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: Electronics Technician III

ref. No: NRSIITA/P&C/NRS2026-039
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Duties  

• Perform housekeeping jobs to keep the workshop and tools in proper order.
• Receive phone calls for seminar.
• Prepare a log of work done.
• Prepare solar panel installation.
• Help repair oven.
• Help in maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.
• Set up sound system at Conference center and other locations.
• Coordinate sound system during functions and seminars.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
  Requirements
• Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Electronics, Trade Test 1-Electronics Works, or a related field, with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience.
  Competencies:
  The ideal candidate must have:
• Good practical knowledge of electronics and electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Practical knowledge of solar PV installation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to assist in the maintenance and repair of basic laboratory and electronic equipment.
• Good practical skills in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting sound/PA systems and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to use electronic test instruments, hand tools, and workshop equipment effectively and safely.
• Good fault-finding, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate work logs, maintenance records, and basic technical reports.
• Good knowledge of workshop, electrical, electronics, and equipment safety practices.
• Good communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions and procedures, manage multiple tasks, and demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, discipline, and willingness to learn.
  Benefits
• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
  Application Closing Date
  7th September, 2026.
  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
  Click here to apply online