Driver Job in Kenya

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation under the National Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (Kenya TradeNet System) as well as Trade Facilitation.

To fulfil our mandate, we wish to engage suitably qualified candidates who also meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following positions;

Driver – KTNA 11
Job Title: Driver
Reports to: Administration Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi

Purpose for the Job

To drive Agency vehicles and transport authorized personnel for official purposes, and any other errands assigned from time to time.

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities

  • Carrying out routine checks on vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tyre pressure;
  • Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on time; ensuring vehicle cleanliness;

  • Driving the vehicle as authorized and safe transportation of persons and assets as assigned;
  • Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle while on and off the road, passengers and goods therein;
  • Maintaining daily motor vehicle work tickets and entry of journey logs as required;
  • Ensuring routine service and maintenance of the vehicle;
  •  Timely reporting of any accidents and follow up of police abstract and related documents;
  • Undertake vehicle inspection and keeping up-to-date inspection reports;
  • Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualification and Experience

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade ‘C-’ (C minus) or its equivalent;
  • Certificate in Computer Applications/proof of proficiency in computer applications;
  • Relevant experience of not less than three (3) years;
  • Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
  • Occupational Trade Test Grade III for drivers;
  • Must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

A. Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application/cover letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials. B. The application/cover letter should be addressed to:

The Chairman of the Board
Kenya Trade Network Agency
First Floor, Embankment Plaza Upper Hill
P.O. Box 36943 – 00200

Nairobi

C. Visit: https://portal.kentrade.go.ke:9002/recruitment

i. Create a user account ii. Create your profile (Edit your profile if you already have an account)
• The information on the profile is split into various tabs that the user must fill out before submitting the job application which include the following;
i. Biodata – General Contact information about the applicant
ii. Academic qualifications – Must attach certificates
iii. Professional qualifications – Must attach certificates/testimonials;
iv. Employment history – Record of previous employers
v. Referees
vi. Attach Application/cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
vii. Input current and expected salary;
viii. Submit application;
ix. Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted;

NOTE: The successful candidate shall be required to provide the following documents before issuance of the offer letter in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution 2010:
• Valid certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Self-declaration form duly executed by the Ethics & Anti – Corruption Commission (EACC)
• A tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Clearance certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications must be received not later than Monday February 20, 2023. KenTrade values diversity therefore Women and Persons with Disability (PWD) are strongly encouraged to apply.