Driver (Kano) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2022-015
Location: Kano
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)
Contract: 1-year renewable contract

Duties

• Carry out driving duties as instructed by the supervisor
• Drive vehicles within and outside duty station to transport personnel, materials and supplies including out of hours, weekends and or public holidays as required.
• Record all vehicle logbooks which includes mileage, maintenance history and fuel consumption.
• Reports potential mechanical faults on vehicles as soon as they are discovered.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks and ensure that all vehicles are fueled daily.
• Liaise with FMS workshop to ensure prompt servicing of vehicle as at when due.
• Ensure safety of vehicle and goods and assist in imprest purchases.
• Provide support to technical officers during field assignments
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Business Administration or related field with valid professional driver’s license (Class E) with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a development or research environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have sound mind, high integrity, good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Have ability to adhere to instruction, calm and ready to work, non-egocentric attitude and effective time management skill.
• Ability to manage pressure, prior knowledge of material handling tool and knowledge of material handling tools and basic supply chain duties.
• Experience in working in diplomatic environment

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

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format before the deadline.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women, while all applications will be acknowledged.