Driver – Special Service Agreement (OSL Warehouse)

About the role

The WHO Nairobi Duty Station needs a driver under a special service agreement to provide reliable, safe and timely transport for OSL warehouse operations and logistics. Working under the supervision of the designated OSL supervisor, the driver moves authorized personnel, supplies, equipment and other materials, keeps assigned vehicles in good condition and complies with road safety requirements and WHO procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Drive assigned vehicles to transport personnel, supplies, equipment and materials between the Nairobi warehouse, WHO offices, suppliers and service providers.
• Coordinate transport requests with OSL and warehouse staff so they match operational priorities.
• Check vehicles regularly (oil, coolant, battery, brakes, tyres, lights) and report defects; carry out minor maintenance and arrange servicing and repairs.
• Keep vehicles clean, secure and equipped with safety items, and maintain accurate logbooks of trips, mileage, fuel, servicing and repairs.
• Handle and deliver materials carefully, obey national traffic laws and WHO procedures, and report accidents, damage and defects promptly.
• Advise the supervisor on maintenance needs, road conditions and transport challenges.

Required profile

• Secondary education and a valid driving licence for the vehicles; good knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics.
• At least two years of professional driving experience and a record of safe driving.
• Desirable: technical or vocational training in motor vehicle mechanics, experience with warehouse or logistics transport, long-distance driving, and UN/international organization experience.
• Good English; intermediate knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Required skills

• National traffic laws, road safety regulations and safe driving practices.
• Vehicle operation, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Transport coordination, vehicle logbooks, fuel records and basic vehicle management.
• Accurate record keeping, incident reporting, organization, time management and communication.