Jobs Vacancy At International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position below:

Job Title: Architect

Ref No: Ref No: NRS/2015/00000001
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: 2 year Renewable Contract

The Comepany:

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

Job Description

Discuss the objectives, requirements and budget of a project;

Consulting with other professionals about design;

Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;

Advising the client on the practicality of their project;

Using IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software;

Producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications for IITA;

Specifying the nature and quality of materials required;

Preparing tender applications and presentations;

Preparing applications for planning and building control departments;

project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors;

Coordinate a project from start to finish;

Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget;

Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction;

Ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed;

Assist in renovation of houses in the residential and office quarters;

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

B.Sc/HND in Architecture or equivalent closely related field with two (2) years relevant experience

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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