Job Description
Department: Logistics
Location: Nairobi
Reporting To: Logistics Manager
About ACTED
ACTED is an international NGO established in Paris in 1993, with a triple humanitarian, development and humanitarian mandate. Registered in Kenya since 2004, Acted has a national office in Nairobi with partners, staff, and operations across various counties. Acted’s strategy in Kenya is rooted in the 3ZERO approach (ZERO Exclusion, ZERO Carbon and ZERO Poverty) – which recognizes the intersectionality between poverty, social exclusion and marginalization, and the climate crisis. Acted’s interventions in Kenya aim to advance poverty reduction, promote social inclusion, and strengthen climate resilience through an integrated, holistic approach. This includes (1) supporting local civil society to lead humanitarian action; (2) enhancing climate resilience through restoring degraded ecosystems – in partnership with the communities they serve, and (3) accelerating innovative, entrepreneurial solutions to climate change and social challenges – and finally, across all pillars, Acted aims to empower women, youth and marginalized groups to lead and take agency through its programmes.
About the role
Acted is looking for a professional Driver to support the Kenya mission. The Driver will ensure safe, reliable and timely transport of staff, equipment and supplies. You will also be responsible for maintaining assigned vehicles in good working condition and supporting logistics activities as needed.
This role is key to enabling teams to carry out their work efficiently including in field locations and during emergency responses.
Key responsibilities
Driving and transport duties
- Safely transport staff to meetings, field missions, workshops, and airports
- Collect and deliver mail, packages, and equipment, keeping accurate records
- Follow traffic rules and ACTED driving policies at all times
- Plan trips, fuel vehicles, check documents, and prepare vehicles for travel
- Perform regular vehicle inspections and report any issues or damages
- Conduct minor repairs and coordinate maintenance services
- Keep vehicles clean, safe, and equipped with all necessary documents and tools
- Report route changes due to security, weather, or road conditions
Logistics and administrative support
- Support vehicle and asset insurance renewals
- Assist with procurement of small items and sourcing suppliers
- Maintain driver schedules, daily movement plans, and leave records
- Communicate transport plans to staff and coordinate movements
- Assist office staff with filing, scanning, and delivery tasks as required
Protection and compliance
- Promote and adhere to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy
- Maintain open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
Required qualifications and experience
- Valid driving license with proven experience in professional driving (NGO or humanitarian experience is an added advantage). Good knowledge of local routes, road conditions and traffic regulations is essential.
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Minimum 5-9 years of professional driving.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan road network and Defensive driving technique
- Basic understanding of humanitarian operations and the importance of safety, punctuality, and reliability in supporting field activities.
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge, including routine checks (oil, tyres, fuel, etc.) and the ability to identify and report mechanical issues promptly.
- Diligent, dedicated, and able to see complex procedures through to completion.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Fluent in English
How to apply
Interested Kenyan candidates who meet the required profile are invited to submit their applications i.e cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae as a single document (with the cover letter on the first page and the CV starting on the second page), including the names and contact information of up to two referees to kenya.jobs@acted.org Applications must be received on or before 5:00 PM on 15 April 2026 with the subject line: Driver _Nairobi
Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.
Please note;
- Screening will be conducted on a rolling basis.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- ACTED reserves the right to fill this position before the advert deadline.
- ACTED will not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Furthermore, ACTED has not engaged any agent or third party in connection with this recruitment.
ACTED is committed to protecting beneficiaries within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. ACTED has specific policies, including PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, consultants and other stakeholders and has zero tolerance towards misconducts. Any candidate offered a job with ACTED will be expected to sign ACTED’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as an annex to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.