Driver / Logistics Assistant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-029
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract) 

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

• Drive activity vehicle in safe and courteous manner and support field operations
• Perform necessary cleaning and washing of assigned vehicle as needed
• Maintain activity vehicle and provide timely advice to 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 Activity experts and other team members for field, training or meeting activities
• Perform logistics work such as meeting visitors at the airport, delivering message around FCT, gathering information and providing relevant lead/guide and monitor delivery of essential Activity materials.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Agriculture or related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ working experience performing similar or related roles with possession of valid driver’s license.

Competencies:

• Have capacity to work in a team.
• Have versatility of driving varying automobiles in host country roads.
• Experience in farming operations.
• Good knowledge of government, donor and private sector companies’, offices, and ability to deliver messages effectively.
• Basic computer skills.

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