Driver

KenyaDriverOrganizationSightsaversPosted 22 Oct 2025 Closing date 31 Oct 2025Title: Project DriverSalary: Local terms and conditions applyLocation: Nairobi, KenyaContract: 17 Month Fixed Term ContractHours: Full time – 35 hours per weekAbout The RoleWe are currently seeking a Project Driver to provide reliable and safe driving services for staff, partners and assist with transport logistics. The driver will also be res ponsible to ensure that the pool vehicles are maintained in a cost-effective manner by overseeing routine and preventive maintenance.As the Project Driver you will ensure the safety of staff and partners when transporting them, follow up the driver planning and scheduling using project Calendar and register transportation requests, and deliver correspondence to project partners when required.Further Duties And Responsibilities IncludeMonitor vehicle mileage use and ensure that routine and regular service and maintenance is carried out.Schedule periodical vehicle examination for service.Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs and keep track of general maintenance schedules.Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary - check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.Perform pre–trip and post trip inspection of the vehicle and attend to any noted faults and defects.Update monthly mileage records - maintain logbook of each service vehicle on daily basis.Be proactive in providing the program team at site with timely communications and updates upon reaching/departing your respective destinations during the official travels throughout the project life.Provide logistical support to project activities in the office and during field activities.As the successful candidate you will have experience working as a Driver in a previous role, preferably in an international organization, Embassy or UN system, but this is not essential.EssentialFurther requirements include:Driving school training or equivalent.Valid Class C driver’s license and clean driving record.Previous professional experience driving preferred; training may be provided.Experience of a professional driving role, ideally in an NGO environment.Computer literate – basic computer skills like use of word and excel packages.DesirableExperience in defensive driving is desirableThis is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all of the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations f or applying.We anticipate that our selection process will begin during the week commencing 3 November 2025 and will include a driving test, and those successful at that stage will be invited to an oral interview during the week of 10 November 2025.Closing date: 26 October 2025As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.How to applyhttps://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=RGFycmVuLjk5Mjc1LjM4MzBAc2lnaHRzYXZlcnN1ay5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20Job detailsCountryKenyaCity Nairobi SourceSightsaversTypeJobCareer categoryLogistics/ProcurementYears of experience0-2 yearsShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn