Job Description
EXECUTIVE DRIVER - GRADE KP ‘8’ (REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/32)
ONE (1) POSITION
Terms of service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Ksh. 49,000/= - Ksh. 105,500/= p.m.
House Allowance : Ksh. 16,500/= p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 5,000/= 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 Administration Officer, the Executive 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. Be in possession of a Defensive Driving Certificate from a recognised institution;
viii. A Refresher Course for drivers every three (3) years from a recognised
Institution;ix. A Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution;
x. Driving experience of a minimum period of three (3) years;
xi. A Certificate of Good conduct.
xii. Satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Driver in the Institute or a comparable
position with similar responsibilities for at least three (3) years;
xiii. Strong interpersonal skills; and
xiv. Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.