Job Description

GROOTS is a national movement of grassroots women-led community-based groups (CBOs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Kenya. Our Mission To facilitate grassroots women effective engagement in development through movement building, leadership and advocacy. Our theory of change is to shift grassroots women perceived role of vulnerable, victim and passive par…

Organization Driver

To provide efficient and effective safe transportation services to staff and associated personnel during project field work activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive GROOTS Kenya motor vehicle to authorized destinations.
• Maintain accurate vehicle log-sheets; daily mileage, oil changes, fuel consumption, and greasing in accordance with GROOTS Kenya regulations.
• Ensure security of the vehicle on and off the road and safekeeping of all vehicle equipment and tools.
• Keeping the vehicle clean, fueled and in good mechanical condition.
• Carry out routine checks on the vehicle cooling, oil, tyre pressure etc.
• Preparing and submitting accurate monthly vehicle fuel and maintenance reports.
• Ensure safety of passengers and goods in the vehicle.
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to the management on regular and timely basis.
• Monitor and report expiration and renewals dates of insurance covers, service dates and any other applicable services.
• Adhering to all traffic rules, GROOTS Kenya safety rules and transport guidelines.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining an environment that prevents Safeguarding violations and ensuring that concerns are promptly reported to the appropriate channels.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of BC class
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• At least 5years driving experience working with institutions including NGOs, corporate entities, schools
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating 4×4 vehicles (Manual Transmission)
• Basic training and certificate on first aid
• Accident-free record or if any the records show that they were not in any way attributable to the driver’s negligence.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and traffic patterns
• Good knowledge of road networks in rural areas in Kenya.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, when necessary.
• Ability to travel to grassroots and rural communities across 47 counties in Kenya, as required by the project.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with project staff, grassroots champions, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Recommendation letters from previous employer
• Training on defensive training with AA of Kenya will be an added advantage

• Drive GROOTS Kenya motor vehicle to authorized destinations.
• Maintain accurate vehicle log-sheets; daily mileage, oil changes, fuel consumption, and greasing in accordance with GROOTS Kenya regulations.
• Ensure security of the vehicle on and off the road and safekeeping of all vehicle equipment and tools.
• Keeping the vehicle clean, fueled and in good mechanical condition.
• Carry out routine checks on the vehicle cooling, oil, tyre pressure etc.
• Preparing and submitting accurate monthly vehicle fuel and maintenance reports.
• Ensure safety of passengers and goods in the vehicle.
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to the management on regular and timely basis.
• Monitor and report expiration and renewals dates of insurance covers, service dates and any other applicable services.
• Adhering to all traffic rules, GROOTS Kenya safety rules and transport guidelines.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining an environment that prevents Safeguarding violations and ensuring that concerns are promptly reported to the appropriate channels.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating 4×4 vehicles (Manual Transmission)
• Basic training and certificate on first aid
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and traffic patterns
• Good knowledge of road networks in rural areas in Kenya.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, when necessary.
• Ability to travel to grassroots and rural communities across 47 counties in Kenya, as required by the project.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with project staff, grassroots champions, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Training on defensive training with AA of Kenya will be an added advantage

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of BC class
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• At least 5years driving experience working with institutions including NGOs, corporate entities, schools
• Accident-free record or if any the records show that they were not in any way attributable to the driver’s negligence.
• Recommendation letters from previous employer