Drivers at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Location: Oyo State
Conditions: 2-year renewable contract

Responsibilities

•     Drive vehicles within and outside Nigeria to convey, IRS, other staff, collaborators and visitors.
•     Record trip details in the vehicle logbook.
•     Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure that vehicle documents (local and international) are valid and up to date.
•     Carry out routine vehicle maintenance checks
•     Carry out vehicle cleaning and ensure adequate kitting (tools, medical box, and accessories)
•     Liaise with Workshop to ensure prompt servicing of vehicle as at when due.
•     Ensure courteous and prompt attention to passengers’ needs while being conveyed.
•     Ensure due completion of feedback form for each trip completed and return same to Transport Pool Services.
•     Ensure safety of vehicle and passengers property.
•     Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

•     WASC with valid professional drivers’ licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least five (5) years corporate driving in an international research institute.
•     Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
•     Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
•     Be mentally alert and physically fit.
•     Be able to work under pressure and be 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.