Driver/Fieldworker at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (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.

Applications are invited for the internationally recruited position of:

Job Title: Driver/Fieldworker

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2015-040
Location: Abuja
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

Position/Responsibilities

• Drive AfricaYam project staff, visiting partners, short-time consultants and other staff;
• Ensure kitting (tools, medical box, and accessories) are in good condition and vehicles are clean at all times;
• Carry out routine vehicle maintenance checks (cleaning of inside and outside, daily/regular check-up of the engine oil level, the battery and the air filter etc.)
• Report any malfunction of the vehicle and schedule maintenance with approved service provider
• Record trip details in the vehicle logbook including filling of the monthly time sheet
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure that vehicle documents (local and international) are valid and up to date.
• Airport pickup and transfer of project staff and related stakeholders
• Ensure courteous and prompt attention to passengers’ needs while being conveyed.
• Ensure safety of vehicle and passengers property
• Assist in office duties such as collection and recording of data, photocopying, sorting etc.
• Assist in Field works in station and on Farm sites
• Multiplication of yam using vine cutting technology and seed pollination
• General maintenance of screen house and field experiments/trials
• Perform all other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• O'Level's certificate with Minimum of Five (5) years professional driving experience preferably with a reputable organization.
• The ideal candidate must:
• Be familiar with Nigeria and west Arica Roads.
• Computer literate.
• Have good communication skill.
• Have research field work experience

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

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2015

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. 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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