Driver Field Operations

Department: People and Culture
Reports to: Manager, Safety, Health & Office Facilities
Location: Multiple Regions 

About Food for Education
Food4Education is accelerating Africa's school feeding economy so that no child ever has to learn hungry.   
Since 2012, we have worked alongside families, schools, smallholder farmers, and governments at every level across Kenya to design and deliver school feeding served with dignity and operated with excellence. Powered by our digital backbone Tap2Eat, a distributed kitchen network, and a dedicated team of 6000 and counting, we move more than 100 million meals annually from farm to spoon.
 
Today, we serve more than 700,000 children daily, and the blueprint we built in Kenya is now in motion across the continent, fit for any local context. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we bring the reach of government, the discipline of business, and the clarity of mission to one of the smartest investments any nation can make in itself.
 
Food4Education is public infrastructure for a generation. We are not running a program. We are building the systems, financing mechanisms, and government partnerships that make sustainable school feeding endure.
 
To learn more, please visit www.food4education.org 

Role Purpose
To provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation of staff, equipment, and goods to various kitchens, Offices, duka, and operations sites while supporting day-to-day logistics movements. The driver plays a key role in ensuring vehicle management.

Key Responsibilities
1. Vehicle & Transport

• Drive the assigned company vehicle to transport staff, equipment, and goods to designated kitchens, regional offices, and operations locations
• Adhere to planned trips to ensure fulfillment of scheduled trips, factoring in traffic, road conditions, and weather
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs: mileage, fuel consumption, trips, and incident reporting
• Ensure a valid driving license and company ID at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of company operations and operational information

2. Field Operations Support

• Assist field teams with loading/offloading materials, equipment, samples, etc as needed
• Support basic ops tasks: setting up, deliveries, pick-ups as instructed
• Run official errands: suppliers, government offices, courier services
• Act as liaison between field team and office – deliver documents, goods, collect letters, relay info, etc

3. Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

• Conduct daily vehicle checks: oil, water, tires, brakes, lights, and report defects immediately
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness, servicing, and insurance/licensing are up to date
• Adhere to all traffic laws and company safety policies. No reckless driving or unauthorized use
• Secure the vehicles and goods when parked. Responsible for tools/equipment loaded onto the vehicle

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Kenyan Driving License – Class BCE minimum. 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving, with at least 1 year in field operations/logistics
• Experience in driving manual 4x4 drivetrain vehicles on rugged terrain
• Certificate of Good Conduct, not older than 6 months
• KCSE Certificate D+ and above
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan road networks, especially the assigned region
• Basic mechanical knowledge – able to change tires, check vehicle fluids, identify faults..etc
• Defensive driving certificate from AA Kenya, NTSA, or equivalent
• Fire Safety & First Aid certification
• Basic computer knowledge and skills; can operate email, etc

Key Competencies

• Integrity: Handles company goods and assets responsibly
• Time management: Punctual and reliable for early/late field deployments  
• Communication: Polite with staff, clients, donors, and authorities. 
• Reports clearly and effectively
• Situational awareness: Able to handle breakdowns, security issues, and bad roads
• Flexibility: Willing to work weekends, public holidays, and travel overnight when needed

What Success Looks Like

• Efficient staff movement and delivery requirements as scheduled
• Timely servicing, vehicle maintenance, and repairs
• No traffic or vehicular incidents
• Proper care of the assigned vehicle to ensure fair wear and tear

Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You will have regular check-ins with your manager and receive ongoing performance feedback. We hold 360 reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
You will work closely with the Manager, IT Support, get exposure to a wide range of technology challenges across a large and complex operation, and take on more responsibility as you build trust and capability.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Food for Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on any basis. We do not charge job seekers any fees at any point of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide customized feedback to individual candidates.