Driver - NGEC

About the company

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is a Constitutional Commission established by the National Gender and Equality Commission Act No. 15 of 2011 pursuant to Article 59 (4) & (5) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

The Commission’s mandate is to promote gender equality and free-dom from discrimination for all people in Kenya with a focus on special interest groups, which include women, children, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), older members of society, minorities, and marginalized groups.

Your tasks

The Commission is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results-oriented candidate to fill the following position:

Duties and responsibilities will entail

1. Driving of vehicles as authorized;
2. Maintaining vehicles assigned to them;
3. Detecting common mechanical faults on the vehicles;
4. Carrying out routine checks on vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, brake systems and tyre pressure
5. Reporting all accidents, incidents and any malfunctions of the vehicle systems promptly;
6. Maintaining daily work tickets for vehicles;
7. Ensuring safety of vehicles on and off the road;
8. Ensuring safety of passengers, and
9. Maintaining the vehicles’ cleanliness.

Requirements

For appointment to this position, the candidate must possess the following qualifications:

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (plus);
2. A Valid driving license free from any endorsements for classes of vehicles an officer is required to drive;
3. At least three (3) years active driving experience;
4. Passed Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers;
5. passed suitability test for Drivers Grade II conducted by Kenya Institute of Highways Building and Technology (KIHBT)
6. a Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
7. Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week in a recognized institution;
8. Attended a refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week in a recognized institution;
9. Computer skills, and
10. Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

What we offer

(2 POSTS) Remuneration (Basic Salary): Ksh. 73,500 – 117,600

House Allowance Ksh. As per the posting station

Commuter Allowance Ksh. 4,000

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications together with;

• i. A cover letter;
• ii. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current position, qualifications, work experience; and names of three (3) referees with their mobile telephone and e-mail contacts.
• iii. A copy of the National Identity Card; and
• iv. Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates;

All applications MUST BE SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY ONLY, addressed to:

The Commission Secretary/CEO The National Gender and Equality Commission Solution Tech Place, 1st Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill P O Box 27512-00506, NAIROBI

Posted or Hand-delivered applications should reach the Commission Secretary/CEO on or before 28th October, 2026 before 5.00 pm

Other

Please Note that

• i. The National Gender and Equality Commission is an equal-opportunity employer. Persons with Disability, Youth, Women and People from Minority and Marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
• ii. The Commission does not ask for any money nor ask applicants to undergo any medical examination.
• iii. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• iv. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their original academic and professional certificates and other testimonials during the interview;
• v. Only successful candidate will be notified and will be required to provide clearance certificates from KRA, DCI (Police Clearance), EACC, HELB and CRB.
• vi. It is a criminal offence for any applicant to provide false information and documents in the job application.
• vii. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification