Job Title: Driver I – Kano Station (2-year renewable contract)
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position below at the Institute's Station in Kano.
Duties:
Candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
• Drive vehicles within and outside Nigeria to convey, IRS, other staff, collaborators and visitors.
• Record trip details in the vehicle logbook.
• Carry out routine vehicle maintenance checks
• Carry out vehicle cleaning and ensure adequate kitting (tools, medical box, and accessories)
• Liaise with Workshop to ensure prompt servicing of vehicle as at when due.
• Ensure courteous and prompt attention to passengers' needs while being conveyed.
• Ensure safety of vehicle and passengers property
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualification and Experience: WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class 'E') plus at least five (5) years corporate driving in an international research institute.
The ideal candidate must:
• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be mentally alert and physically fit
• Be able to work under pressure and ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to speak more than one Nigerian language
• Be able to travel long distance
Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website.
Closing Date: 5th June 2013
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