Driver - Bungoma

Role Overview

This driver position keeps people, supplies, and official documents moving safely between offices, field sites, and partner locations. The post holder operates organisation vehicles under national traffic rules, donor expectations, and internal transport procedures, while also handling basic vehicle upkeep and administrative errands. Because programme delivery depends on timely and secure movement, the role directly supports operational continuity, asset protection, and audit-ready transport records.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive assigned vehicles for staff, visitors, consultants, and authorised personnel, applying defensive driving and maintaining awareness of road, weather, and security conditions.
• Complete daily checks before and after trips, keep vehicles clean and roadworthy, and report mechanical faults or maintenance needs without delay.
• Transport programme materials, supplies, parcels, and correspondence to field offices, partner sites, and official meetings as directed.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks covering trips, destinations, mileage, and fuel use; submit monthly transport records on time; and keep documentation complete for donor, audit, and internal review.
• Report accidents, near misses, security incidents, and vehicle defects immediately through the correct internal channels.
• Support light administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, filing, document delivery, and distribution of internal or programme materials.
• Follow trip approval, route planning, insurance, registration, and statutory vehicle requirements, and help identify transport-related risks.
• Take part in mandatory safety, safeguarding, and driver training; follow protection standards for vulnerable people; and uphold confidentiality, integrity, and professional conduct.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum KCSE grade D+ or an equivalent qualification.
• Licences and certifications: Valid driving licence for classes B, C, and E or equivalent; valid AA Driving Certificate or comparable defensive driving certification; valid Police Clearance Certificate.
• Experience: At least 4 years of professional driving experience, preferably with an NGO, donor-funded programme, or corporate organisation.
• Road knowledge: Strong familiarity with Kenyan road networks, including rural and field routes.
• Driving skills: Ability to operate both manual and automatic vehicles and apply road safety regulations and defensive driving methods.
• Record keeping: High accuracy in logbooks, fuel tracking, trip records, and other transport documentation.
• Personal attributes: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, reliability, integrity, accountability, and respect for passengers and stakeholders.
• Work demands: Capable of managing long-distance travel, working under pressure, and remaining calm and disciplined during emergencies.
• Behavioural fit: Commitment to safeguarding, ethical conduct, teamwork, service delivery, and transparent use of organisational resources.