Driver job at French Embassy Kenya
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Driver
2026-02-10T09:55:09+00:00
French Embassy Kenya
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Transportation & Logistics, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government
KES
MONTH
2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

French Embassy in Nairobi Hiring Driver

Responsibilities

To drive the Embassy’s fleet of vehicles for the deployment of diplomats, Embassy staff, and transportation of goods.

  • Driving light vehicles – 4 x 4
  • Keeping and monitoring vehicle logbooks
  • Keeping and following up vehicle job cards for repair / maintenance
  • Routine vehicle maintenance operations

Qualifications

KNOW-HOW

  • Knowledge of road safety and transport regulation
  • Compliance with road safety rules
  • Ability to adapt to different situations during travel and missions
  • Taking initiative in case of normal breakdowns while on duty

SKILLS

  • Skilled driving
  • Basic Mechanical skills
  • Ability to read maps (including digital maps)
  • Computer and internet literacy
  • In-depth knowledge Nairobi’s geography
  • Previous experience as a corporate driver is desirable

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Skilled and composed
  • Availability
  • polite
  • Discreet
  • Team player
  • Good interpersonal skills

Special Working Conditions

  • Smart and properly dressed.
  • Overtime, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Team Information

Team : 5 drivers, under the authority of the technical supervisor of the Embassy.

  • Driving light vehicles – 4 x 4
  • Keeping and monitoring vehicle logbooks
  • Keeping and following up vehicle job cards for repair / maintenance
  • Routine vehicle maintenance operations
  • Skilled driving
  • Basic Mechanical skills
  • Ability to read maps (including digital maps)
  • Computer and internet literacy
  • In-depth knowledge Nairobi’s geography
  • Previous experience as a corporate driver is desirable
  • Knowledge of road safety and transport regulation
  • Compliance with road safety rules
  • Ability to adapt to different situations during travel and missions
  • Taking initiative in case of normal breakdowns while on duty
high school
12
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Vacancy title:
Driver

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
French Embassy Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 6 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

French Embassy in Nairobi Hiring Driver

Responsibilities

To drive the Embassy’s fleet of vehicles for the deployment of diplomats, Embassy staff, and transportation of goods.

  • Driving light vehicles – 4 x 4
  • Keeping and monitoring vehicle logbooks
  • Keeping and following up vehicle job cards for repair / maintenance
  • Routine vehicle maintenance operations

Qualifications

KNOW-HOW

  • Knowledge of road safety and transport regulation
  • Compliance with road safety rules
  • Ability to adapt to different situations during travel and missions
  • Taking initiative in case of normal breakdowns while on duty

SKILLS

  • Skilled driving
  • Basic Mechanical skills
  • Ability to read maps (including digital maps)
  • Computer and internet literacy
  • In-depth knowledge Nairobi’s geography
  • Previous experience as a corporate driver is desirable

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Skilled and composed
  • Availability
  • polite
  • Discreet
  • Team player
  • Good interpersonal skills

Special Working Conditions

  • Smart and properly dressed.
  • Overtime, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Team Information

Team : 5 drivers, under the authority of the technical supervisor of the Embassy.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.

Please send your application (CV, cover letter, driving licence) to by the 6th of February, 2026.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply.

A practical driving test will be conducted as part of the interview.

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, February 6 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 10-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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