Driver II at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Duties
Candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

•     Drive IITA vehicles within and outside Abuja
•     Convey IITA-Ibadan Staff/Scientist from Abuja Airport and within Abuja City
•     Convey scientist to field trips in other states (Kogi, Niger, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Ibadan)
•     Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
•     Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy,
•     Participate in carrying out field operations/activities
•     Assist in providing orientation for Abuja based Drivers and assist with navigations.
•     Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification and Experience

• WASC with valid professional drivers’ licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least five (5) years corporate driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must:

•     Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
•     Posses ability to drive long distance
•     Be able to work under pressure and ready to work on weekends where necessary.
•     Demonstrate ability to speak more than one Nigerian language

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