Drivers at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

 Employment Nigeria 31-May-2017 ABUJA , IBADAN , Agriculture   Driving  

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is 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. 

POSITION : Field Assistant/Driver

DESCRIPTION 
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

  • Assist in driving AfricaYam project vehicles to convey authorized staffs and visiting partners;
  • Drive vehicles on errands for project activities and assist in the execution of projects activities in lab, screen house, glass house and field;
  • Assist in land preparation, planting, crop management, harvesting, storage and data collection while assisting with general maintenance of screen houses, field trials, and storage barn;
  • Responsible for the day to day maintenance of project vehicles (cleaning of inside and outside, daily/regular check-up of the engine oil level, water level, the battery and the air filter etc.) and ensure vehicle documents are up to date and comply with minimum security operating standards (MSOS);
  • Ensure the work areas are clean at all times and maintain records of each trip details in the vehicle logbook;
  • Assist in office duties such as photocopying, sorting of documents etc.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • O'Level plus valid driver’s license with at least three (3) years’ professional driving experience, preferably with an international organization.

The ideal candidate must:

  • Be computer literate in using digital devices such as tablets.
  • Have good communication skills and fluent in writing, reading, and speaking in English. Have good driving skills.
  • Be familiar with Nigeria and West African routes and be prepared to work extra hours and during weekends.
  • Hard-working, courteous, and respectful. Ability to work with staff of diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds.

Remuneration
Highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions



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