Job Description
SENIOR DRIVER - GRADE KP ‘9’ (REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/34)
TWO (2) POSITIONS
Terms of service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Ksh. 39,500/= - Ksh. 89,000/= p.m.
House Allowance : Ksh. 12,000/= p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 4,000/= p.m.
Medical Cover : As per KIPI’s Medical Policy
Leave Allowance : As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave : 30 working days per financial year
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Administration Officer, the Senior Driver will be responsible for:
i. Driving a motor vehicle as authorized for official duties and assignments;
ii. Ensuring safe custody of the vehicle in possession;
iii. Identifying and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicles;
iv. Carrying out minor mechanical repairs;
v. Ensuring that assigned vehicle is clean and well maintained;
vi. Ensuring possession of all the requisite documents, approvals and tools for any
journey;
vii. Maintaining the work ticket for assigned vehicle; and
viii. Any other duty that may be assigned.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i. A minimum mean grade D (plain) in KCSE or equivalent qualification from
a recognised institution;
ii. A current driving licence free from endorsements;
iii. Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
iv. Occupational Test Grade III or IV;
v. First-Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from a
recognised institution;
vi. Passed Practical Test for Drivers from a recognised institution;
vii. A Defensive Driving Certificate from a recognised institution;
viii. A Refresher Course for drivers every three (3) years from a recognised Institution;
ix. Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution;
x. A Certificate of Good conduct.
xi. Satisfactorily served in the grade of Driver in the Institute or a comparable position
with similar responsibilities for at least three (3) years;
xii. Strong interpersonal skills; and
xiii. Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.