INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE IBADAN- NIGERIA JOB OPENING

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research for development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 190 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff

based in various stations across Africa. Please visit: http://www.iita.org for more information on IITA

                       

The international Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nations for the position below a the Institute’s  Headquarters, Ibadan

Position	Position/Responsibilities	Qualification/Experience and Skills
Driver/Supply 2 year renewable contract	Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: ·           Drive Supply Chain vehicles within and outside Ibadan to transport deliveries and collections of materials and supplies during out of hours, weekends and public holidays as required ·           Liaise with FMS Workshop to ensure prompt routine vehicles maintenance checks and servicing of all Supply Chain vehicles as at when due ·           Cleaning of Supply Chain Vehicles and ensures tools, spare wheel, medical box etc are available ·           Record all vehicle journeys in the vehicle logbook ·           Ensure safety of vehicle and goods at all times ·           Filing of Request for Purchase and Purchase orders analysis sheets ·           Assist in impress purchase ·           Assist in posting of bids/bid results on notice boards, collation and analysis ·           Assist in the maintenance of price database ·           Perform routine order progressing ·           Keep and update registers of Suppliers visited either individually or in company of a procurement officer ·           Perform any other function as may be assigned by the supervisor	OND in Statistics or related field with a valid professional driver’s license (Class ‘E’) plus at least five (5) years corporate driving. The Ideal Candidate must: ·           Be conversant with Nigerian roads. ·           Possess ability to drive long distance with good eye sight ·           Be mentally alert and physically fit ·           Be able to work under pressure and to work on weekends when necessary ·           Pay attention to details, high integrity, good interpersonal and communication skills (Oral & Written)

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 to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers

Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication. The application must include the 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.