Kenya
Contract
Full time
Employer: Village Enterprise Kenya
Industry: Nonprofit/International Development/Social Entrepreneurship
Function: Develop Micro- Enterprises and provide support to Business Mentors
Job Title: Driver.
Position Type: Full time
Reports to: County Lead - Marsabit.
Location: Field based in Marsabit County
Organization Overview: Village Enterprise’s mission is to end extreme poverty in rural Africa through entrepreneurship and innovation. Village Enterprise targets the poor, provides business training, seed capital/startup funds and on-going mentoring to over 10,000 new entrepreneurs to start 3,000 enterprises each year. Since its inception in 1987, Village Enterprise has started over 80,000 micro- enterprises.
About the job
Village Enterprise Kenya is seeking a dependable and experienced Field Driver to support program implementation across field locations. The successful candidate will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of staff, partners, and project materials, often in remote and challenging environments.
This role is critical in enabling timely delivery of field activities and requires a high level of flexibility, safety awareness, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Transport and Field Operations
- Safely transport staff and authorized personnel to field sites, including remote and hard-to-reach areas.
- Support field missions, community visits, workshops, and emergency response activities.
- Plan routes in advance, considering terrain, weather, and security conditions.
- Ensure readiness for extended field travel, including overnight trips where necessary.
Fleet and Vehicle Management.
- Conduct daily vehicle checks (fuel, oil, tyres, brakes, etc.) to ensure roadworthiness.
- Maintain accurate vehicle logs, fuel records, and trip reports in line with organizational policies.
- Coordinate timely service, repairs, and maintenance of assigned vehicles.
- Ensure vehicles are clean, well-equipped, and carry all required safety and emergency equipment (first aid kit, spare tyre, tools, etc.).
Logistics and Program Support
- Assist in the transportation and distribution of program materials and supplies to field locations.
- Support procurement of small items and delivery of documents as required.
- Coordinate closely with program and operations teams to align transport plans with field schedules.
Safety, Security, and Compliance
- Monitor road, weather, and security conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly.
- Immediately report any incidents, accidents, or security concerns.
- Strictly adhere to organizational safety, safeguarding, and security protocols.
Safeguarding
Requirements
Core Competencies:
Safety and risk awareness
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Accountability and integrity
- Teamwork and communication
- Planning and organization
Qualifications:
Valid driving license with a minimum of 5 years’ professional driving experience, preferably in field-based NGO or humanitarian settings.
- Certificate of Good Conduct (mandatory).
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan road networks, including rural and off-road terrain.
- Proven experience in defensive driving and driving in challenging conditions.
- Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently and stay in field locations for extended periods.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and communities.
- High level of integrity, reliability, and professionalism.
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the set criteria are invited to send their Cover Letter and CV (Maximum 3 pages) including 3 referees, on the online platform.
Village Enterprise will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Village Enterprise will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Village Enterprise does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by the law. Village Enterprise will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to daily operations.
Village Enterprise is a corruption, solicitation or bribery free organization. We or any of our employees or associates do not charge money from job applicants before, during or after recruitment. Please report malpractices through our safeguarding Tollfree
hotline 080072481
Benefits
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