Driver III at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-011
Location: Biu-Borno & Adamawa
Contract: 1-year renewable contract
Slot: 3 Openings                  

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Drive Activity vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and support field operations
• Perform necessary cleaning and washing of the assigned vehicles as needed
• Maintain Activity vehicles and provide timely advice to the transport office of any assigned vehicle requiring maintenance services in line with IITA Vehicle Usage and Maintenance Policy
• Act as Field Assistant in collecting data when travelling with Project experts and other team members for field, training or meeting activities
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Qualifications

• WASC or an equivalent Certificate with minimum of four (4) years professional driving experience in a reputable organization.

Competencies:

• Have ability to communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in Hausa and English language
• Have capacity to work effectively in a team
• Have versatility of driving varying automobiles in host country roads
• Have experience in farming operations is desirable
• Have ability to communicate in one or more of northern Nigeria’s major languages is an advantage

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

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Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.