Driver II at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of:

Job Title: Driver II

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State

Job Description

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Participate in carrying outfield operations/activities

Qualification, Experience and Skills
WASC with Valid professional driver’s license (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must;

• Must have good eye sight
• Be conversant with Nigerian roads
• Should be able to drive long distance
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.

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

Application Closing Date:
19th August, 2014

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package IITA Website

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