Carpenter

Assist in providing new design of furniture and perform carpentry tasks.

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IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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Overview

Assist in providing new design of furniture and perform carpentry tasks.

You have:

  • O’ Level with a minimum of (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
  • Trade Test Certificate is required.
  • Have a wide range of experience in handling carpentry works.
  • Have good communication skills.

Position: Carpenter

Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 28 October 2025

DUTIES:

  • Assist in providing new design of furniture.
  • Assist in regular work at the carpentry workshop.
  • Grind and smooth wood surface for work delivery.
  • Erect and fix doors, window glass in buildings.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

O’ Level with a minimum of (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Trade Test Certificate is required.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

  • Have a wide range of experience in handling carpentry works.
  • Have good communication skills.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

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

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with designing and creating furniture? The interviewer wants to understand your creativity and practical skills in carpentry. Provide specific examples of projects you've worked on.
How would you handle a situation where you disagree with a supervisor about a carpentry project? This assesses your conflict resolution skills and ability to work collaboratively. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools and techniques do you find most effective for smoothing wood surfaces? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging carpentry task you’ve encountered. How did you overcome it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when working in a busy workshop? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful project you've completed in the past? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What safety precautions do you observe while working with tools and machinery? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with new carpentry techniques or trends? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 8 months ago - Source: cgiar.org