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 I
Job Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2015/023
Location: Ibadan
Responsibilities
Candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Drive project vehicles within and outside Nigeria to convey AfricaRice staff, collaborator and visitors.
- Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure that vehicle documents (local and international) are valid and up to date.
- Carry out routine vehicle maintenance checks and record trip details in the vehicle logbook.
- Carry out vehicle cleaning and ensure adequate kitting (tools, medical box, and accessories)
- Liaise with Workshop to ensure prompt servicing of vehicle as at when due.
- Ensure courteous and prompt attention to passengers’ needs while being conveyed.
- Ensure safety of vehicle and passengers property
- Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- WASC/Trade Test II with a valid professional drivers' licence (Class 'E') plus at least five (5) years corporate driving.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
- 2 years.
Application Closing Date
21st May, 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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