Job Description

World Vision Kenya is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

Our programmes are spread across in most parts of Kenya.

OVC DREAMS – Tumikia Mtoto Project

We are seeking highly competent and outstanding individuals to fill the following position:

Job Title: Driver – Tumikia Mtoto Project

Reporting to: Fleet Supervisor

Grade Level: 8

Work Location: Nairobi / Kiambu

Purpose of position: To ensure smooth facilitation of the program staff and ensure World Vision Kenya fleet is safe, healthy and economical to guarantee staff facilitation.

Major Responsibilities

Staff & Visitors Facilitation 55%

• Timely Facilitation of staff to and from work and to other official duties.


• Ensure safety of staff and vehicle while on journey


• Ensure mobilization of additional vehicles and drivers to facilitate key events such as major donor visits, campaigns, evaluations and baselines


• Ensure facilitation of staff / visitors / donors/ to and from the field

Vehicle Maintenance and Management 20%

• Ensure vehicle cleanliness all the time.


• Keep vehicle movement log book up to date.


• Check mechanical and operational soundness of the vehicle.


• To ensure that the vehicle is serviced at the required time.


• To check and ensure that all vehicle tools are in place and intact.


• Undertake minor repairs and recommend for major vehicle repairs.


• Park the vehicle at the recommended parking areas by WVK


• Seek for permission to use the car as per the laid down policy


• Obey traffic laws


• Maintain maximum care of the vehicle at all times.


• Report all vehicle malfunctions to the fleet office.


• Initiate procurement process for all motor vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Office Administration 10%

• Facilitate delivery of parcels/ mails


• In collaboration with Administration department liaise with service providers to ensure quality services


• Work with respective staff to plan and coordinate field facilitation services.


• Support in community mobilization


• Be bank gent for bank transactions

Reporting 10%

• Prepare monthly and other vehicle reports and file copies of the same after approval.


• Forward all invoices and fuel returns to fleet management for payment process.


• In case of accident, forward detailed report for claim processing

Others 5%

• Support field or office activities as may be necessary whenever not facilitating staff to the field


• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Three years driving experience


• O level certificate with a clean driving license class A, B, C, E


• Experience in Nairobi city driving and be conversant with the entire country road network


• Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance.


• Basic knowledge of first AID and other safety & security measure


• Basic security training


• License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:


• Valid Driving license


• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance


• Automobile Association of Kenya competence certification.


• Current Certificate of Police clearance

Application Procedure

For more information on the job and application procedure, please visit: https://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-africa and submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names pf three referees, current Police Clearance Certificate or proof of application for the same will be required during interviews.

Application deadline is April 11, 2021 at midnight.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.

Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses.

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

World Vision does not use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.

More information about vacancies can be found on our official careers page https://careers.wvi.org/.

You will be required to produce a current (within 3 months) Original Police Clearance Certificate or waiting receipt during interview in case you are shortlisted

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