• Application Deadline: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Facilities Manager


• Job Type Contract


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Oyo


• City Ibadan


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

DUTIES:

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term operational plans for controlled environment facilities, screen houses, and seed and plant material processing facilities.


• Coordinate with researchers and stakeholders to optimize facility utilization and support research objectives.


• Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of all facility users and visitors.


• Supervise, train, and mentor facilities personnel, including technicians and support staff.


• Maintain effective communication with research staff and management, aligning facility activities with research objectives.


• Oversee routine maintenance, repair, and facility upgrades, ensuring smooth operations.


• Implement preventive maintenance programs and respond promptly to equipment malfunctions and facility issues.


• Perform fertility, weed, and pest management of indoor plant material.


• Develop and manage the annual budget for the facilities, adhering to financial guidelines and ensuring cost-effective resource use.


• Monitor expenditures, providing financial reports to management and stakeholders.


• Implement principles of continuous improvement in managing facilities.


• Maintain accurate records of facility operations, maintenance activities, and resource utilization.


• Prepare regular progress reports and updates on facility operations for management and stakeholders.


• Observe health, safety, and environmental guidelines.


• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or Post-Harvest Technology or related fields with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in facilities management, preferably in a research or controlled environment.


• Possession of Masters and COREN Certificate is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate knowledge of controlled environment facility operations and best practices.


• Have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.


• Be proficient in the use of facility management software and tools.


• Be experienced in budget development and financial management.


• Have an excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken is essential.

Benefits

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