Job Purpose

• Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are maintained in good order to ensure smooth mobility of employees of the Agency.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the Officer will entail: –

• Driving the Service vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
• Recognizing and reporting mechanical defaults of the vehicles;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Monitoring and reporting expiry of insurance policies for motor vehicles;
• Overseeing transport management in the absence of the Principal Driver;
• Preparing and submitting reports on transport when the need arises; and
• Ensuring the safety of passengers and/or goods therein.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• At least served in the grade of Driver for at least four (4) years;
• A Diploma Education Certificate or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
• A defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its equivalent qualification from any other recognized institution;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• A First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns
• Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
• An accident-free driving period of 5 years; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Problem-solving
• Target setting
• Attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure