Driver - Special Service Agreement (SSA), Nairobi

About the role

The WHO Nairobi warehouse needs a dedicated driver under a Special Service Agreement (SSA) for an initial period of six months. The driver provides reliable, safe and timely transportation for personnel, supplies, equipment and other operational materials in support of Operations Support and Logistics (OSL) warehouse and logistics activities, under the supervision of the designated OSL supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Drive assigned vehicles to transport personnel, supplies, equipment and other materials between the Nairobi warehouse, WHO offices, suppliers and service providers.
• Coordinate transport requests with OSL personnel and warehouse staff to 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 properly equipped with safety items.
• Maintain vehicle logbooks and records of trips, mileage, fuel consumption, servicing and repairs.
• Handle and deliver materials carefully and safely.
• Follow national traffic laws, road safety requirements 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 to be driven.
• At least two years of relevant professional driving experience and a record of safe driving.
• Good knowledge of English; intermediate knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
• Desirable: technical or vocational training in motor vehicle mechanics, experience in warehouse/logistics transport, long-distance driving experience, and experience with the UN or humanitarian operations.

Required skills

• Knowledge of national traffic laws, road safety regulations and safe driving practices.
• Practical knowledge of vehicle operation, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with vehicle logbooks, fuel records and basic vehicle management procedures.
• Organizational, time-management and communication skills, and professionalism and integrity.