Driver 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

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months’ renewable

Duties
Carry out driving duties as instructed by the Supervisor:

• Drive vehicle within and outside duty station to transport personnel, materials and supplies including out of hours, weekends and or public holidays as required.
• Record all vehicle logbooks which includes mileage, maintenance history and fuel consumption.
• Report potential mechanical faults on vehicles as soon as they are discovered.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks and ensure that all vehicles are fueled daily.
• Liaise with FMS workshop to ensure prompt servicing of vehicle as at when due.
• Ensure safety of vehicle and goods and assist in imprest purchases.
• Provide support to Technical Officers during field assignments.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Business / Public Administration or any other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have sound mind, high integrity, good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Have the ability to adhere to instruction, calm and ready to work, non-egocentric attitude and effective time management skill.
• Have the ability to manage pressure, prior knowledge of material handling tool and knowledge of material handling tools and basic supply chain duties.
• Be experienced in working in diplomatic environment.

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

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online