Driver - Oyo at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Duties

• Provide safe and timely transportation for project staff, consultants, partners, and visitors in support of project activities.
• Transport project materials, equipment, and supplies to field locations and other designated destinations.
• Ensure assigned vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and maintained in accordance with IITA policies and manufacturer recommendations.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and promptly report mechanical faults, accidents, or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, fuel consumption records, maintenance records and trip documentation.
• Ensure timely servicing, repairs, insurance renewals, and licensing of assigned vehicles in collaboration with the appropriate administrative unit.
• Observe all traffic regulations and maintain safe driving practices at all times.
• Support logistical arrangements for trainings, workshops, field visits, stakeholder meetings, and other project activities.
• Ensure the security and proper handling of passengers, project documents, and equipment during transportation.
• Assist with loading and unloading project materials where necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the course of duty.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Secondary School Certificate; additional training in vehicle maintenance is an advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence appropriate to the vehicle class and a clean driving record are required.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience, preferably with an NGO, government agency, or corporate organization, is also required.

Competencies::
The ideal candidate must have:

• Excellent driving skills and commitment to road safety.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance and care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned state.
• Good knowledge of roads and routes within the state/district, including rural areas.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills and a courteous, professional manner.
• Physically fit and able to travel frequently, including to remote locations.

Benefits

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