The Consortium of Disabled Persons’ Organizations in Kenya (CDPOK) is a national umbrella body representing various organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) across Kenya. Established to unify and amplify the voices of persons with disabilities, CDPOK works to promote inclusive development, human rights, and equal participation in governance and public life. The organization engages in advocacy, policy dialogue, civic education, and capacity strengthening to eliminate barriers and promote the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
The
Consortium of Disabled Persons’ Organizations in Kenya (CDPOK) seeks to engage
a qualified and experienced Driver to provide reliable and professional
transport services in support of our programs and organizational activities.
Objective
This
recruitment process aims to identify and engage qualified, professional drivers
to support CDPOK’s operational and programmatic activities. The selected
candidates will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and timely
transportation of personnel and materials, while upholding CDPOK’s standards of
conduct, safety, and branding.
Responsibilities
Transport
Services
- Safely
transport staff, stakeholders, and materials to designated destinations as
directed.
- Uphold
passenger comfort, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Plan travel
routes, considering accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Vehicle
Maintenance & Safety
- Conduct daily
vehicle checks: oil, water, tires, brakes, lights, etc.
- Ensure vehicle
cleanliness and readiness for use.
- Report
mechanical issues, accidents, or fuel concerns promptly.
- Keep first aid
kits, fire extinguishers, tow ropes, spare tires, and other safety
essentials in place.
Record
Keeping
- Keep first aid
kits, fire extinguishers, tow ropes, spare tires, and other safety
essentials in place.
- Submit
weekly/monthly reports on vehicle usage and any incidents.
Administrative
& Support Duties
- Deliver
official documents, parcels, or equipment as needed.
- Assist with
logistical support during fieldwork or outreach activities, especially
related to disability-inclusive programming.
Compliance
& Professional Conduct
- Keep vehicle
insurance, licenses, inspection stickers, and relevant documents always up
to date.
- Adhere to
traffic regulations, organizational policies, and safety protocols.
- Maintain
professional, courteous, and respectful interactions at all times.
Reporting
Line
- The Driver will
report to the Administration Officer or designated transport/operations
supervisor under the Finance & Administration Department.
Duration
& Duty Station
- Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya (with travel to counties and program sites as needed)
- Contract
Period: One‑year renewable contract, including an initial three‑month
probationary period
Qualifications
- Education:
Minimum secondary level (KCSE)
- Licenses: Valid
Kenyan driving license (Class B, C, or E), PSV license (if applicable)
- Conduct:
Certificate of good conduct issued within the last 6 months
- Experience: At
least 3 years of professional driving experience, ideally within a
registered company or NGO/Project settings, including long distances and
field assignments.
- Skills:
- Knowledge of
Kenyan traffic laws and defensive driving practices
- Ability to
read maps and use GPS tools
- Basic
mechanical understanding of vehicle maintenance
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills
- Desirable
Attributes:
- Sensitivity to
disability inclusion and accessibility needs.
- Punctuality,
reliability, integrity, and neat presentation
Deliverables
- Safe and timely
transportation services for staff, clients, and materials
- Routine vehicle
checks and proactive maintenance reporting
- Accurate and
comprehensive logbook entries and monthly reports
- Professional
behavior when interacting with community members and persons with
disabilities
- Efficient route
planning and responsiveness to organizational transport requirements
How to
Apply
Interested
candidates should submit:
- A cover letter
expressing interest and suitability for the role
- A resume/CV
(maximum 3 pages) indicating driving experience and references
- Copies of valid
driving license, certificate of good conduct, and PSV endorsement (if
available)
- Contact details
of at least two professional referees
Submit
applications to info@cdpok.or.ke by
7th August, 2025, with the
subject line:
“Application:
Driver – CDPOK”
