Driver at Born Free Foundation

• We are seeking a reliable and experienced Driver to join our team based in Meru-Maua, Kenya. The Driver will be responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation services. The ideal candidate should have a professional and friendly demeanor, excellent driving skills, and a thorough knowledge of manual transmission on 4x4 motor-vehicles.

Key responsibilities

• Staff Facilitation
• Ensure facilitation of staff / visitors / donors/ to and from the field.
• Timely transporting of staff to and from administrative duties.
• Ensure safety of staff and vehicles while in the course of duty.
• Vehicle Care and Maintenance
• Carry out scheduled mechanical and operational checks on vehicles and perform basic
• troubleshooting as guided by the senior driver.
• Report all vehicle malfunctions to the senior driver in writing within 24 hours.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness all the time.
• Keep vehicle movement logbook up to date.
• Ensure that the vehicle is serviced at the required time.
• Ensure that all vehicle tools are in place and safely stored.
• Park the vehicle at the recommended parking areas by BFF.
• Adhere strictly to the Vehicle and Drivers Policy
• Obey Kenya traffic laws
• Surrender vehicle keys to the senior driver at the end of each journey
• Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare and submit weekly motor vehicle reports to the senior driver and any other as directed from time to time.
• Administration and Logistics Support
• Facilitate official deliveries of items as instructed.
• Work with Senior Driver in liaison with the Administration and Logistics Officer to plan and
• coordinate weekly logistics and vehicle allocations.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications for the Role

• KCSE certificate with a minimum of grade D.
• Clean driving license-Class C1.
• Minimum Seven (7) years’ experience in driving class C1 manual vehicles with minimal accident cases.
• Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance and mechanical skills
• Certificate in first AID and other safety & security measure
• Basic safety/ defensive training.
• Knowledge of Kenya transport regulatory acts and Law
• High professional ethics and integrity
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili
• Ability to maintain a neat and presentable appearance at all times
• Ability to be flexible as needed, including work extended hours.
• The ability to work in a team
• Method of Application