Drivers - IPOA

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya.

Its main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.

The Authority wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant positions: -

Job Title: Driver II

Ref: IPOA/HR/30/2026

Grade: IPOA 12

3 Positions

Consolidated Salary: KES 44,720 – 67,340

Directorate: Human Resource and Administration

Department: Administration

Section / Unit: Administration

Location / Work Station: Headquarters/ Nairobi / Regional Offices / County Offices

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Assistant Director, Administration / Assistant Director, Regional Coordination

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:

i. Driving the organization’s vehicles as authorized;

ii. Carrying out routine checks on the assigned vehicle and reporting any malfunction of vehicle systems and other occurrences;

iii. Maintaining the movement of work tickets for vehicle(s) assigned;

iv. Maintaining security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;

v. Reporting all accidents and incidents promptly to the relevant IPOA offices;

vi. Administering first aid in the event of an accident; and

vii. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required

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

i. KCSE mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification;

ii. At least two years’ proven driving experience;

iii. Valid driving license;

iv. Suitability Trade Test for Drivers;

v. 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;

vi. A valid certificate of good conduct;

vii. Proficiency in Computer Applications; and

viii. Practical test for drivers conducted by the ministry responsible for transport or conducted by AA of Kenya.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their applications through the Authority’s CAREERS PORTAL, applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 10th November, 2026.

Director/Chief Executive Officer,

Independent Policing Oversight Authority,

1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,

P.O Box 23035 – 00100, Nairobi.

Email: recruitment1023@ipoa.go.ke

Please note that upon receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

This includes submitting valid copies of the following documents:

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report);

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview.

IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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