Background

We are a not for profit organization that works with vulnerable children in the public school system to improve their lives and school performance. Founded in 2012, Food for Education provides subsidized school meals every day to over 15,000 kids with a goal of feeding 1,000,000 kids by 2025.

Role Purpose

To provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation of staff, equipment, and goods to various kitchens, Offices, duka, and operations sites while supporting day-to-day logistics movements. The driver plays a key role in ensuring vehicle management.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle & Transport

• Drive the assigned company vehicle to transport staff, equipment, and goods to designated kitchens, regional offices, and operations locations
• Adhere to planned trips to ensure fulfillment of scheduled trips, factoring in traffic, road conditions, and weather
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs: mileage, fuel consumption, trips, and incident reporting
• Ensure a valid driving license and company ID at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of company operations and operational information

Field Operations Support

• Assist field teams with loading/offloading materials, equipment, samples, etc as needed
• Support basic ops tasks: setting up, deliveries, pick-ups as instructed
• Run official errands: suppliers, government offices, courier services
• Act as liaison between field team and office – deliver documents, goods, collect letters, relay info, etc

Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

• Conduct daily vehicle checks: oil, water, tires, brakes, lights, and report defects immediately
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness, servicing, and insurance/licensing are up to date
• Adhere to all traffic laws and company safety policies. No reckless driving or unauthorized use
• Secure the vehicles and goods when parked. Responsible for tools/equipment loaded onto the vehicle

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Kenyan Driving License – Class BCE minimum.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving, with at least 1 year in field operations/logistics
• Experience in driving manual 4x4 drivetrain vehicles on rugged terrain
• Certificate of Good Conduct, not older than 6 months
• KCSE Certificate D+ and above
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan road networks, especially the assigned region
• Basic mechanical knowledge – able to change tires, check vehicle fluids, identify faults..etc
• Defensive driving certificate from AA Kenya, NTSA, or equivalent
• Fire Safety & First Aid certification
• Basic computer knowledge and skills; can operate email, etc

Key Competencies

• Integrity: Handles company goods and assets responsibly
• Time management: Punctual and reliable for early/late field deployments
• Communication: Polite with staff, clients, donors, and authorities. Reports clearly and effectively
• Situational awareness: Able to handle breakdowns, security issues, and bad roads
• Flexibility: Willing to work weekends, public holidays, and travel overnight when needed

What Success Looks Like

• Efficient staff movement and delivery requirements as scheduled
• Timely servicing, vehicle maintenance, and repairs
• No traffic or vehicular incidents
• Proper care of the assigned vehicle to ensure fair wear and tear

• Drive the assigned company vehicle to transport staff, equipment, and goods to designated kitchens, regional offices, and operations locations
• Adhere to planned trips to ensure fulfillment of scheduled trips, factoring in traffic, road conditions, and weather
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs: mileage, fuel consumption, trips, and incident reporting
• Ensure a valid driving license and company ID at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of company operations and operational information
• Assist field teams with loading/offloading materials, equipment, samples, etc as needed
• Support basic ops tasks: setting up, deliveries, pick-ups as instructed
• Run official errands: suppliers, government offices, courier services
• Act as liaison between field team and office – deliver documents, goods, collect letters, relay info, etc
• Conduct daily vehicle checks: oil, water, tires, brakes, lights, and report defects immediately
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness, servicing, and insurance/licensing are up to date
• Adhere to all traffic laws and company safety policies. No reckless driving or unauthorized use
• Secure the vehicles and goods when parked. Responsible for tools/equipment loaded onto the vehicle

• Valid Kenyan Driving License – Class BCE minimum
• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving, with at least 1 year in field operations/logistics
• Experience in driving manual 4x4 drivetrain vehicles on rugged terrain
• Certificate of Good Conduct, not older than 6 months
• KCSE Certificate D+ and above
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan road networks, especially the assigned region
• Basic mechanical knowledge – able to change tires, check vehicle fluids, identify faults..etc
• Defensive driving certificate from AA Kenya, NTSA, or equivalent
• Fire Safety & First Aid certification
• Basic computer knowledge and skills; can operate email, etc
• Integrity
• Time management
• Communication
• Situational awareness
• Flexibility

• Valid Kenyan Driving License – Class BCE minimum
• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving, with at least 1 year in field operations/logistics
• Experience in driving manual 4x4 drivetrain vehicles on rugged terrain
• Certificate of Good Conduct, not older than 6 months
• KCSE Certificate D+ and above
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan road networks, especially the assigned region
• Basic mechanical knowledge – able to change tires, check vehicle fluids, identify faults..etc
• Defensive driving certificate from AA Kenya, NTSA, or equivalent
• Fire Safety & First Aid certification
• Basic computer knowledge and skills; can operate email, etc