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
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2022-028
Location: Kano
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)
Duties
- Drive vehicles within and outside the duty station.
- Record trip details in the vehicle logbook and carry out routine maintenance checks.
- Ensure vehicles are well maintained and clean.
- Liaise with the workshop staff to ensure prompt servicing of vehicles as at when due.
- Ensure courteous and prompt attention to passengers’ needs while being conveyed.
- Ensure the safety of the vehicle and passengers’ property.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- O’level with a minimum of four (4) 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 the ability to work with minimum supervision and good driving skills.
- Have the ability to drive any type of vehicle (car, bus, truck).
Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
9th January 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Click here for more information (PDF)
Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application through the link above attaching detailed Cover Letter and 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 the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
- IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
- While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
