Job Overview

IITA is seeking a Driver to support project activities in Abuja. The successful candidate will provide safe and timely transportation for project staff, consultants, partners, and visitors, transport materials and equipment to field locations, and assist with logistics for project-related activities.

This is a two-year renewable contract for a Nigerian national with at least three years of professional driving experience, a valid licence appropriate to the vehicle class, and a clean driving record.

Job Details

Employer: IITA
Job Type: contract
Qualification: Secondary School Certificate; valid driver’s licence appropriate to the vehicle class
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience
Job Field: Driver Jobs
Location: Abuja (F.c.t.), Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026

About the Organization

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Qualifications

• Minimum of a Secondary School Certificate.
• A valid driver’s licence appropriate to the vehicle class.
• A clean driving record.
• At least three years of professional driving experience.
• Excellent driving skills and a 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 or district, including rural areas.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• A courteous and professional manner.
• Physical fitness and the ability to travel frequently, including to remote locations.

Compensation and Work Conditions

The position is offered on a two-year renewable contract. IITA states that it offers a highly competitive salary, attractive benefits, and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Recruitment Process

Interested applicants are required to complete the online application and attach a detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. Applications close on 21 September 2026.

All applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Minimum qualification: Secondary School Certificate; valid driver’s licence appropriate to the vehicle class
• Required experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience
• Verified duty station: Abuja (F.c.t.), Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
• Employment type: Temporary
• Core requirement: Nigerian national
• Core requirement: Clean driving record
• Core requirement: Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned state
• Core requirement: Physically fit and able to travel frequently, including to remote locations
• Preferred requirement: Professional driving experience with an NGO, government agency, or corporate organization
• Preferred requirement: Additional training in vehicle maintenance
• Application deadline: September 21, 2026

Application Readiness Checklist

• Make the required qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to the verified responsibilities and Driver Jobs skills stated in this vacancy.
• Prepare every document or submission item specifically requested by the employer.
• Submit through the verified application channel before the stated deadline.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was checked by AfriJobSpace on September 18, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

Application Safety

Apply only through the verified application channel provided on this page. Do not pay anyone to submit or process your application. Verify unexpected recruitment messages with the named employer or authorized recruiter through an independently confirmed contact channel.

How to Apply

Complete the online application and attach a detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with the applicant’s name in Microsoft Word format

Interested and qualified candidates should use the verified application or recruitment channel supplied for this vacancy through the Apply for Job button on this page.