Driver - Jigawa at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
9 hours ago

Additional Details

Job ID
158955
Job Views
23

Job Description






Duties




  • Provide safe and timely transportation for project staff, consultants, partners, and visitors in support of project activities.

  • Transport project materials, equipment, and supplies to field locations and other designated destinations.

  • Ensure assigned vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and maintained in accordance with IITA policies and manufacturer recommendations.

  • Conduct daily vehicle inspections and promptly report mechanical faults, accidents, or maintenance requirements.

  • Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, fuel consumption records, maintenance records and trip documentation.

  • Ensure timely servicing, repairs, insurance renewals, and licensing of assigned vehicles in collaboration with the appropriate administrative unit.

  • Observe all traffic regulations and maintain safe driving practices at all times.

  • Support logistical arrangements for trainings, workshops, field visits, stakeholder meetings, and other project activities.

  • Ensure the security and proper handling of passengers, project documents, and equipment during transportation.

  • Assist with loading and unloading project materials where necessary.

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the course of duty.

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.



Requirements




  • Minimum of a Secondary School Certificate; additional training in vehicle maintenance is an advantage.

  • A valid driver’s licence appropriate to the vehicle class and a clean driving record are required.

  • A minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience, preferably with an NGO, government agency, or corporate organization, is also required.



Competencies::

The ideal candidate must have:




  • Excellent driving skills and commitment to road safety.

  • Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance and care.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

  • Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned state.

  • Good knowledge of roads and routes within the state/district, including rural areas.

  • Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

  • Good communication skills and a courteous, professional manner.

  • Physically fit and able to travel frequently, including to remote locations.



Benefits




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



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