Drivers

IPOA is hiring Driver positions in Nairobi and regional offices. You will be responsible for safely operating official vehicles, performing daily checks, maintaining trip logs, and ensuring vehicle cleanliness and security. If you’re a motivated individual ready to provide essential transport services, apply to join IPOA by submitting your application.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is established pursuant to Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya. Its primary mandate is to provide civilian oversight over the work of the National Police Service. The Authority seeks to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant positions:

IPOA/HR/10/2026; -DRIVER II JOB GRADE IPOA 12 (4 POSITIONS)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH. 44,720 – 67,340)

Grade IPOA 12
Directorate Human Resource and Administration
Department Administration
Section / Unit Administration
Location / Work Station Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices / County Offices
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Driver I

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing transport services in an effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Driving the organization’s vehicles as authorized;
2. Carrying out routine checks on the assigned vehicle and reporting any
3. malfunction of vehicle systems and other occurrences;
4. Maintaining the movement of work tickets for vehicle(s) assigned;
5. Maintaining security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
6. Reporting all accidents and incidents promptly to the relevant IPOA offices;
7. Administering first aid in the event of an accident; and
8. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

1. KCSE mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification;
2. At least two years’ proven driving experience;
3. Valid driving license;
4. Suitability Trade Test for Drivers;
5. First-Aid Course Certificate lasting not less than one (1) week from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
6. A valid certificate of good conduct;
7. Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
8. Practical test for drivers conducted by the ministry responsible for transport or conducted by AA of Kenya.