Driver

About the role

The Youth Agenda is looking for a Driver in Nairobi to provide safe, timely and professional transportation for the organisation. The driver supports field activities and other operations, keeps the assigned vehicle properly maintained and records its use accurately, while complying with traffic and road safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Safely transport YAA staff and other authorised persons to meetings, programme activities, field engagements and other destinations.
• Drive organisational vehicles responsibly in line with Kenyan traffic laws and road safety regulations.
• Check the vehicle before each use and report mechanical, safety or other faults promptly.
• Keep the vehicle clean, secure and in good working order.
• Maintain accurate logbooks of journeys, mileage and fuel consumption.
• Monitor fuel levels and support timely refuelling.
• Ensure insurance, inspection and other statutory documents remain valid and report upcoming renewals to the supervisor.
• Follow up on routine servicing and maintenance, and report accidents, incidents or problems immediately.
• Carry out other transportation and logistics duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• KCSE certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Valid Kenyan Class B driving licence with authorisation to drive the assigned vehicle.
• At least five years of active driving experience, including driving a manual vehicle.
• Certificate of Good Conduct; a defensive driving certificate is an added advantage.
• Clean and responsible driving record.
• Good knowledge of Nairobi and major roads in Kenya.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability to identify and report common mechanical or safety issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.