JOB VACANCY

JOB TITLE
Biogas Energy Engineer – AAKTP Associate

LOCATIONS
The AAKTP Associate will be employed by Pan-Atlantic University but will be mainly based at
CESEL (Campbell Street, Lagos Island). This role will involve commuting to and from the farm
site located in Aikun, Osun State, as well as commuting to Pan-Atlantic University for technical
tasks and meetings with the supervisor based at PAU.

JOB DURATION
24 Months

JOB SUMMARY
The University of Lincoln, UK, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria, and Community Energy Social
Enterprise Ltd (CESEL), Nigeria, have secured a UK government international grant via the
African Agricultural Knowledge Transfer Partnership (AAKTP) scheme by Innovate UK. This
collaboration presents a unique opportunity for biodigester development and management aimed
at renewable biogas production. Consequently, a position for an AAKTP Associate has
become available to oversee and achieve the technical objectives of this partnership.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Associate will fabricate, install, and make operational, a biodigester for producing biogas
from poultry droppings and crop-stalks at a large poultry farm in Aikun, Osun State.
Approximately 3.5 tons of waste/month are available for this purpose, and the biogas will
provide heating for the farm's pens and hatchery. The aim is to make the business more
environmentally sustainable with the potential for significant impact on the reduction of energy
bills. The biodigester will be prototyped at Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, and
scaled-up at the farm’s site at Aikun in Osun State. It will be integrated with sensors for real-time
quality monitoring.

In return, the Associate will have access to a competitive pay package, world-class training
opportunities, and attend the KTP residential training course at Ashorne Hill, United Kingdom
(UK). There will also be a two-week long training on anaerobic digestion on the research biogas
plant at the School of Engineering, University of Lincoln (UoL) after the Ashorne Hill training.

The Associate will focus on issues around the day-to-day project implementation, including how
to deal with each of the project locations. The Associate will be required to manage the
relationship with the different poultry farms, strengthening ties with communities and mini grid
that the biogas plant is expected to feed into.
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QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree in Agricultural/Electrical/Mechanical engineering is needed. Other
acceptable qualifications are Agriculture Extension or a related field with at least 2 years relevant
experience and an interest in economics, science, technology, and the environment.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
 A general understanding of the energy market, including knowledge of relevant legislation
surrounding energy efficiency and carbon emissions.
 Applicant should have a good knowledge of engineering principles and hands-on experience
with biogas production.
 Knowledge of industrial automation (sensors/actuators/controllers) is an added advantage.
 Good communication skills, both written and oral.
 Good organizational and negotiation skills.
 Good information and technology (IT) skills, including knowledge of relevant 3D software
such as AutoCAD and Fusion 360.
 Commercial awareness and an understanding of business, including project management
skills.
 Initiative and the ability to recognize emerging problems and proactively develop solutions.
 Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues from
diverse backgrounds.
 Possess a mix of technical, time, and people management skills.

SALARY GRADE
KTP Associates grade

METHOD OF APPLICATION
CVs and cover letters should be sent to recruitment@pau.edu.ng with the job position as the
subject of the email no later than 30th April 2024.

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