Driver II - AfricaRice Job at IITA Nigeria

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Job Title: Driver II (2 year renewable contract)

Location:  Nigeria

Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

(2 Positions in Abuja and 1 position in Ibadan) (AfricaRice)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position of Driver II at the Institute's Headquarters in Ibadan and its station in Abuja.

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.

•   Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure that vehicle documents (local and international) are valid and up to date.

•   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 due completion of feedback form for each trip completed and return same to Transport Pool Services.

•   Ensure safety of vehicle and passengers property

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

•   BSc / HND in Plant Breeding , Agronomy or any related discipline

•   Minimum of 1 year relevant working experience on a similar role

•   Good skills in MS Office and general knowledge of computer

The ideal candidate must:

•   Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.

•   Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.

•   Be available to work outside office hours and for extended hours where necessary

Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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