Driver and Logistics Assistant 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 and Logistics Assistant

Ref No: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-036
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Contract: 3-year renewable contract  

Duties

• Drive IITA vehicles within and outside the duty station to transport personnel and materials, including field assignments, meetings, or other activities.
• Record and maintain logbooks: mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance history, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance checks (oil, tires, lights, etc.) and report mechanical issues early to ensure timely servicing.
• Keep vehicle clean (inside and outside), ensure documents (registration, insurance, licensing) are updated.
• Support field operations: assist with loading/unloading cargo, guiding when needed, helping with logistics as required.
• Support field operations: accompany experts to training/meetings, collect data, deliver materials, act as lead/guide when needed.
• Handle logistics tasks: e.g., receiving visitors (airport pickups/airport drop offs), delivering messages, ensuring essential materials are delivered, coordinating with transport/maintenance units.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• National Diploma with minimum of (6) years’ experience in Business administration and other related courses, performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license is required.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills.
• Have the ability to follow instructions.
• Be reliable, punctual and safety- conscious.
• Have good organizational skills.
• Have the ability to multitask.
• Have the ability to work under supervision and sometimes independently.

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

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2025.