Driver II 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 II

Job Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2023-012
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Assist in driving assigned vehicle to convey passengers and goods/items as the need arises in a safe and courteous manner.
• Maintain and record trip details in both the vehicle and drivers’ logbooks.
• Maintain due care, diligence and safety in attendance to passengers, vehicle and luggage.
• Assist in cleaning vehicle and ensure adequate kitting (medical box and accessories) of assigned vehicle.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment with a valid driver’s license.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have good knowledge of Nigerian roads.

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

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2023.