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Job Description

SNV Kenya seeks to engage a driver to provide driving services for the various project sites. The driver will support project teams in fieldwork, logistics, and other operational needs. Assignments will be made on a need basis depending on field activities and workload.

The driver shall perform the following duties when engaged:

• Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation services for SNV staff, visitors, and consultants.
• Drive to project sites and field locations, often under different conditions and terrains, while ensuring the safety of all passengers.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and well-maintained at all times.
• Conduct routine checks and report any mechanical issues or damage promptly.
• Verify and maintain the validity of the vehicle’s insurance, inspection certificates, and other statutory documents.
• Carry out basic mechanical repairs, refuelling, and other routine servicing tasks as required.
• Accurately maintain the vehicle logbook/work ticket, recording daily mileage, fuel usage, and service history.
• Adhere to SNV policies and procedures as well as code of conduct.
• Undertake office errands, such as deliveries and pick-ups, when requested.
• Report any accidents, incidents, or violations involving the vehicle immediately to the relevant SNV staff.
• Perform any other driving or logistical duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

• Ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions
• Ability to adapt and work under pressure in changing circumstances and environments
• Ability to embrace and work within diverse teams and cultures
• Solutions oriented team player

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• KCSE level of education, with a good command of English and Swahili
• Clean driving licence with over 5 years driving experience
• Basic computer skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Defensive driving an added advantage
• Regional experience is an added advantage

• Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation services for SNV staff, visitors, and consultants.
• Drive to project sites and field locations, often under different conditions and terrains, while ensuring the safety of all passengers.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and well-maintained at all times.
• Conduct routine checks and report any mechanical issues or damage promptly.
• Verify and maintain the validity of the vehicle’s insurance, inspection certificates, and other statutory documents.
• Carry out basic mechanical repairs, refuelling, and other routine servicing tasks as required.
• Accurately maintain the vehicle logbook/work ticket, recording daily mileage, fuel usage, and service history.
• Adhere to SNV policies and procedures as well as code of conduct.
• Undertake office errands, such as deliveries and pick-ups, when requested.
• Report any accidents, incidents, or violations involving the vehicle immediately to the relevant SNV staff.
• Perform any other driving or logistical duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

• Good command of English and Swahili
• Basic computer skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Defensive driving
• Ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions
• Ability to adapt and work under pressure in changing circumstances and environments
• Ability to embrace and work within diverse teams and cultures
• Solutions oriented team player

• KCSE level of education
• Clean driving licence
• Defensive driving an added advantage
• Regional experience is an added advantage