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.
We invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:
Job Title: Driver
Locations: Abuja, Ibadan and Onne
Ref: Job IITA-HR-NRS2015/034
Background and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Drive IITA vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
- Perform necessary cleaning and washing of the assigned vehicles as
- needed
- Provide timely advice to the transport office of any vehicle requiring
- maintenance services
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of WASC. At least 4 years professional driving experience in a reputable organization.
- Versatility of driving varying automobiles and work experience in cassava value chain.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
- 2 years renewable contract
Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications which must include covering letter which should address how the candidate's background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.
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