Driver at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Contract: 1-year renewable contract
DUTIES:

• Carry out driving duties as instructed by the supervisor
• Drive vehicles within and outside duty station to transport personnel, materials and supplies including out of hours, weekends and or public holidays as required.
• Record all vehicle logbooks which includes mileage, maintenance history and fuel consumption.
• Reports potential mechanical faults on vehicles as soon as they are discovered.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks and ensure that all vehicles are fueled daily.
• Liaise with FMS workshop to ensure prompt servicing of vehicle as at when due.
• Ensure safety of vehicle and goods and assist in imprest purchases.
• Provide support to technical officers during field assignments
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:
National Diploma in Business Administration or related field with valid professional driver’s license (Class E) with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a
development or research environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have sound mind, high integrity, good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Have ability to adhere to instruction, calm and ready to work, non-egocentric attitude and effective time management skill.
• Ability to manage pressure, prior knowledge of material handling tool and knowledge of material handling tools and basic supply chain duties.
• Experience in working in diplomatic environment

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