Job Title: Driver
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-024
Location: Kano
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 2-year renewable contract
About The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA):
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.
Responsibilities
- Drive vehicle within and outside duty station to transport personnel, materials and supplies including out of hours, weekends and or public holidays as required.
- Record all vehicle logbooks which includes mileage, maintenance history and fuel consumption.
- Report potential mechanical faults on vehicles as soon as they are discovered.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks and ensure that all vehicles are fueled when due.
- Provide support to Technical Officers during field assignments.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
- O’level with minimum of seven (7) years’ experience or National Diploma in any related course with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Valid Driver’s license is essential.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Be fluent in Hausa and possess practical knowledge of driving across Northern Nigeria.
- Exhibit strong understanding of defensive driving techniques, with thorough awareness of traffic rules and regulations.
- Be capable of performing effectively under pressure.
- Show initiative, uphold high moral standards and integrity, maintain a positive attitude, and a strong sense of teamwork.
Application Closing Date
3rd July, 2025.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should click on ‘Apply now’ below.
