Driver - Central Region (Embu, Muranga, Nyeri Nyandarua)

Food4Education

Food4Education

Kenya

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

Department: People and Culture
Reports to: Manager Safety, Health & Office Facilities
Location: Central Region (Embu, Muranga, Nyeri Nyandarua)

Role Purpose

To provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation of staff, equipment, and goods to various kitchens, duka and operations sites while supporting day-to-day operational activities. The driver plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Vehicle & Transport
  • Drive company vehicles to transport staff, clients, equipment, and goods to designated kitchen and operations locations

  • Adhere to plan routes and schedule trips to ensure timely arrival, factoring in traffic, road conditions, and weather

  • Maintain accurate vehicle logs: mileage, fuel consumption, trips, incidents

  • Ensure valid driving license, and company ID at all time

  • Maintain confidentiality of company operations and client information


Field Operations Support
  • Assist field teams with loading/offloading materials, equipment, and samples

  • Support basic ops tasks: setting up, deliveries, pick-ups as instructed

  • Run official errands: suppliers, government offices, courier services

  • Act as liaison between field team and office – deliver documents, goods, collect letters, relay info etc


Vehicle Maintenance & Safety
  • Conduct daily vehicle checks: oil, water, tires, brakes, lights, and report defects immediately

  • Ensure vehicle cleanliness, servicing, and insurance/licensing are up to date

  • Adhere to all traffic laws and company safety policies. No reckless driving or unauthorized use

  • Secure vehicles and goods when parked. Responsible for tools/equipment loaded


Qualifications and Experience
  • Valid Kenyan Driving License – Class BCE minimum.

  • Certificate of Good Conduct, not older than 6 months

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience driving, with at least 1 year in field operations / logistics

  • KCSE Certificate D+ and above

  • Strong knowledge of Kenyan road networks, especially the assigned region

  • Basic mechanical knowledge – able to change tires, check vehicle fluids, identify faults.

  • Defensive driving certificate from AA Kenya, NTSA, or equivalent

  • Fire Safety & First Aid certification

  • Experience in driving manual 4x4 vehicles on rough terrain

  • Basic computer knowledge skills

Key Competencies
  • Integrity: Handles company goods and assets responsibly

  • Time management: Punctual and reliable for early/late field deployments

  • Communication: Polite with staff, clients, donors and authorities.

  • Reports clearly and effectively

  • Situational awareness: Able to handle breakdowns, security issues, bad roads

  • Flexibility: Willing to work weekends, public holidays, and travel overnight when needed

What Success Looks Like
  • Efficient staff movement and delivery requirements as scheduled

  • Timely servicing, vehicle maintenance and repairs

  • No traffic or vehicular incidents

  • Proper care of the assigned to ensure fair wear and tear