Driver - NGEC

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.
The Commission is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results-oriented candidate to fill the following position:
DRIVER III NGEC 9
REF: NGEC/HR/4/9/2026
(2 POSTS)
Remuneration (Basic Salary): Ksh. 73,500 – 117,600
House Allowance Ksh. As per the posting station
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 4,000
Annual Leave: 30 Working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As existing in the Commission
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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;
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
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