Temporary Reliever Driver

Key Responsibilities

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 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
• 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.