Driver at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-017
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Drive YIIFSAW-II Project vehicles to convey authorized staff and visiting partners;
• Drive vehicles on errands for project activities and assist in the execution of project activities in the execution in laboratory, screenhouse, glass house and on field;
• Carryout daily maintenance of project vehicle (cleaning and regular check-up);
• Ensure vehicle documents are up to date and comply with minimum security operating standards (MSOS);
• Report malfunction of the YIIFSWA vehicles under his care to the immediate supervisor;
• Record trip details in the vehicle logbook including filling of the monthly balance sheet;
• Carryout office duties such as photocopying, sorting of documents etc;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• O' Level with valid drivers’ licence with minimum of three (3) years’ related experience performing related role in an international organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have ability to work with staff of different ethnic group and nationalities;
• Be computer literacy in using field tablets;
• Have good communication skill (fluency in writing, reading and spoken English).
• Be ready to work longer hours and weekends if needs be.

Remuneration

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