Office Driver – Soil Values/Administration Department

About IFDC

IFDC is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships to assist farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency. These approaches are needed to boost soil health and crop productivity while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use. IFDC translates research into action by using locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions. With our partners, we seek to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard the soil on which our lives depend, and generate economic resilience for farming households and the countries in which they live.  

IFDC is currently seeking passionate individuals to join its team, as the organization continues to expand its impact and work towards creating positive changes in agriculture and sustainable soil management across the world.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for driving designated IFDC vehicles by conveying staff to and from project locations, meetings venues etc. when needed. Other responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

•         Ensure that car documents are correct and up to date
•     Keep record of vehicle movements in the vehicle logbook and ensure that staff or any other official visitor taken on a trip sign off the logbook at the end of each journey.
•       Maintain vehicle on regular basis and ensure that vehicles assigned are clean(neat) and in good condition.
•         Ensure that vehicle assigned is always fuelled.
•         Conscious of Nigeria traffic regulations
•          Basic computer literacy and excellent interpersonal skills
•         Perform other assignments as requested by Management and Supervisor.

      Job requirements

 IFDC Nigeria is currently recruiting for driver positions to be based in Abuja Office with 
frequent or occasional travels to other States. The position will also require you to work 
overtime when the need arises. To be eligible to apply, you 
must have the following qualifications:

• A minimum of class C driving license with five years of experience and more
• Ability to read and write fluently and with a minimum of O – Level 
  (WASSCE/NECO/SSCE level certificate.
• Security consciousness, well experience in defensive driving and knowledgeable of 
  salient security tips.

Reporting and Work Relationships

The position will report to the Administration Officer, IFDC Nigeria or her designee.

Location

This is a national recruitment with a duty station in the IFDC office based in Abuja.

Benefits

IFDC's benefits include annual and sick leave, health and group life insurance coverage, a 13th-month salary, social security and pension contribution in compliance with local laws and end-of-contract benefits. 

Salary Clause

The salary grade for this position is BG 3 with a starting salary of N374,283.00.

The determination of new employee salaries takes into account various factors. These include the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications in relation to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal fairness, the competitive state of the job market, as well as potential organizational and budgetary considerations.

Diversity Clause

IFDC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, and offers equal employment opportunities based on ability, performance, and potential. Equal opportunity is integral to the recruitment and selection practices at IFDC. IFDC recognizes the value in recruiting employees with different backgrounds, knowledge, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs. IFDC recognizes and values the contribution of people with a diverse background in capabilities, experience, and perspectives. Diversity encompasses gender, age, experience, education, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds as well as other dimensions such as lifestyle and family responsibilities.