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Temporary Reliever Driver
2026-08-12T14:59:04+00:00
Light Up Hope
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CONTRACTOR
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Transportation & Logistics, Social Services & Nonprofit
KES
MONTH
2026-08-19T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Our mission is to provide education and health interventions to impoverished students and communities in Kenya. We believe that simply being born into poverty should not dictate the end of an individual's story.

Responsibilities or duties

Transportation and Logistics:

  • Safely drive NGO staff, VIPs, and project participants to approved destinations, including offices, field sites, and official meetings
  • Transport project goods, parcels, documents, and cargo, ensuring timely and secure delivery.

Vehicle Maintenance and Compliance:

  • Ensure vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and in good working condition
  • Keep vehicle documentation, such as registration, insurance, and maintenance records, up to date
  • Report any mechanical issues promptly and coordinate necessary repairs
  • Adhere to local traffic laws and organizational safety policies

Operational Support:

  • Assist project teams with logistical tasks as needed, including fieldwork support
  • Be available during off-hours or emergencies to meet operational demands.

Teamwork and Professional Conduct:

  • Build effective relationships with colleagues, external partners, and local authorities
  • Demonstrate empathy, respect, and adaptability in diverse work environments
  • Contribute to improving transport and logistical systems based on experience and best practices

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Qualifications and Skills

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience of 3–5 years or more in professional driving is preferred
  • Proficiency in driving manual transmission vehicles
  • Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and basic mechanical troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of local traffic laws and safety regulations
  • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, and handle emergencies
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team
  • Basic literacy and numeracy; computer literacy may be an advantage

Experience needed

3 - 5 years

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Typically reports to the Procurement and Logistics Officer.

No direct supervisory responsibilities, but plays a critical role in supporting organizational operations and logistics

Duration and Compensation

The assignment shall be undertaken on an as-needed basis. The Consultant shall be paid a daily rate of KSh 10,000, inclusive of all logistical and related operational costs incurred in the execution of the assignment.

  • Safely drive NGO staff, VIPs, and project participants to approved destinations, including offices, field sites, and official meetings
  • Transport project goods, parcels, documents, and cargo, ensuring timely and secure delivery.
  • Ensure vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and in good working condition
  • Keep vehicle documentation, such as registration, insurance, and maintenance records, up to date
  • Report any mechanical issues promptly and coordinate necessary repairs
  • Adhere to local traffic laws and organizational safety policies
  • Assist project teams with logistical tasks as needed, including fieldwork support
  • Be available during off-hours or emergencies to meet operational demands.
  • Build effective relationships with colleagues, external partners, and local authorities
  • Demonstrate empathy, respect, and adaptability in diverse work environments
  • Contribute to improving transport and logistical systems based on experience and best practices
  • Proficiency in driving manual transmission vehicles
  • Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and basic mechanical troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of local traffic laws and safety regulations
  • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, and handle emergencies
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team
  • Basic literacy and numeracy; computer literacy may be an advantage
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
bachelor degree
12
JOB-6a7c8a38db78a

Vacancy title:
Temporary Reliever Driver

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Light Up Hope

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 19 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Our mission is to provide education and health interventions to impoverished students and communities in Kenya. We believe that simply being born into poverty should not dictate the end of an individual's story.

Responsibilities or duties

Transportation and Logistics:

  • Safely drive NGO staff, VIPs, and project participants to approved destinations, including offices, field sites, and official meetings
  • Transport project goods, parcels, documents, and cargo, ensuring timely and secure delivery.

Vehicle Maintenance and Compliance:

  • Ensure vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and in good working condition
  • Keep vehicle documentation, such as registration, insurance, and maintenance records, up to date
  • Report any mechanical issues promptly and coordinate necessary repairs
  • Adhere to local traffic laws and organizational safety policies

Operational Support:

  • Assist project teams with logistical tasks as needed, including fieldwork support
  • Be available during off-hours or emergencies to meet operational demands.

Teamwork and Professional Conduct:

  • Build effective relationships with colleagues, external partners, and local authorities
  • Demonstrate empathy, respect, and adaptability in diverse work environments
  • Contribute to improving transport and logistical systems based on experience and best practices

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Qualifications and Skills

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience of 3–5 years or more in professional driving is preferred
  • Proficiency in driving manual transmission vehicles
  • Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and basic mechanical troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of local traffic laws and safety regulations
  • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, and handle emergencies
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team
  • Basic literacy and numeracy; computer literacy may be an advantage

Experience needed

3 - 5 years

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Typically reports to the Procurement and Logistics Officer.

No direct supervisory responsibilities, but plays a critical role in supporting organizational operations and logistics

Duration and Compensation

The assignment shall be undertaken on an as-needed basis. The Consultant shall be paid a daily rate of KSh 10,000, inclusive of all logistical and related operational costs incurred in the execution of the assignment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested drivers should submit their application letters and copies of their driving license, academic qualifications and testimonials to no later than Close Of Business 19th August 2026 with the subject line Temporary Reliever Driver

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, August 19 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 12-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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