Job Description: 

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.

- Uphold confidentiality and proper handling of organizational assets and information.

Safeguarding

• Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility at VE, and it begins with me
• Continuously sensitize program participants on safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with VE’s safeguarding policies
• Report any incident of safeguarding in program operations for appropriate action/follow up

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.

Affirmative Action:

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

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