Driver / Field Assistant 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 seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of:

Job Title: Driver / Field Assistant (2-year renewable contract)

Location: Abuja, NG

Position / Responsibilities
Candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Drive IITA vehicles within and outside Abuja.
• Convey IITA-Ibadan staff/scientist from Abuja airport and within Abuja city.
• Convey scientist to field trips in other states.
• Ensure all stations vehicles are well maintained and clean.
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassies.
• Participate in carrying out field operations and activities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• WASC with a valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years corporate driving in a reputable Organization.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Have the ability to read and write.
• Possess the ability to speak Hausa language fluently.

Remuneration

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

Application Closing Date
13th May, 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.

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