Driver at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

International Potato Center (CIP): CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 Research Centers and 16 Research Programs mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Ref: STS2022-021 
Location: Abuja 
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

• Drive IITA vehicles within and outside Abuja.
• Convey Scientist to field trips within Abuja and other states.
• Ensure all project vehicles are well maintained and clean.
• Ensure that vehicle documents are up to date.
• Fill vehicle logbook in a coherent manner.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an O’level qualification with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well structured environment with a valid driver’s license.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skill (writing, reading and speaking)
• Have ability to work with minimum supervision and good driving skills.

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

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2022.