Join Agriculture and Food Authority as a Driver III. You'll be the person who ensures our team and resources get where they need to be, safely and efficiently. If you have a valid driver's license, a knack for vehicle maintenance, and a passion for getting the job done, we want you on our team.<\/p>\n
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a State Corporation established under section 3 of the AFA Act No.13 of 2013. The mandate of AFA is to regulate the crops sector in Kenya, to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework, standards, and codes of practice. As a regulator, it fosters a thriving competitive environment where innovation, technological progress, order and quality flourish, for sustainable economic growth. The AFA Act provides for consolidation of the Laws on the regulation and promotion of Agriculture generally and makes provision for the respective roles of National and County Government in Agriculture and related matters in furtherance of the relevant provision of the fourth schedule of the constitution.<\/p>\n
In line with the Authority's mandate as stipulated in the AFA Act No. 13 of 2013, the Board of Agriculture and Food Authority is seeking to competitively recruit qualified Kenyan professionals to fill the under listed positions on permanent & pensionable terms for positions:<\/p>\n
DRIVER III, GRADE AFA 11 (9 VACANCIES)<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry grade into this cadre. A Driver at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.<\/p>\n Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:<\/p>\n (i) Driving a motor vehicle as authorized; For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:<\/p>\n (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing; Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":882714,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":" If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above positions, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.<\/p>\r\n Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit respective application in a sealed envelope marked \"Recruitment-\u00a0 Indicate the position of interest<\/em><\/strong>\" which must be received by or earlier than 14th April, 2026 at 12.00 noon<\/strong> addressed to:<\/p>\r\n The Director General,<\/strong> Or<\/strong><\/span> The Director General\u2019s Office,<\/strong>The Role<\/h4>\n
\n(ii) Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc.;
\n(iii) Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
\n(iv) Maintaining of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
\n(v) Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off road;
\n(vi) Ensuring safety of staff and\/or goods therein; and
\n(vii) Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.<\/p>\nPerson Specifications<\/h4>\n
\n(ii) A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
\n(iii) Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
\n(iv) At least two (2) years previous driving experience;
\n(v) Proficiency in computer applications; and
\n(vi) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.<\/p>\n
\r\nAgriculture and Food Authority<\/strong>
\r\nTea House, 5th Floor<\/strong>
\r\nNaivasha Road, Off Ngong Road<\/strong>
\r\nP.O. Box 37962 - 00100<\/strong>
\r\nNairobi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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\r\nAgriculture and Food Authority<\/strong>
\r\nTea House on 5th Floor<\/strong>
\r\nNaivasha Road, Off Ngong Road<\/strong>
\r\nNairobi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n