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: Senior Driver I
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Schedule: Contract
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Duties
- Drive official vehicle within and outside Abuja.
- Convey scientist to field trips within Abuja and other states.
- Ensure all project vehicles are well maintained and clean.
- Ensure vehicle documents are up to date and fill vehicle logbook in a coherent manner.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- National Diploma with six (6) years’ experience or O’level with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience valid Drivers’ License performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading and speaking).
- Have good knowledge of defensive driving with excellent awareness of driving rules and regulations.
- Have ability to work under pressure.
- Have initiative and high moral, integrity, positive attitude and strong team spirit.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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