Driver - Dadaab

ABOUT INKOMOKO

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive. 

In 2026, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 5th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies. 

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.

Inkomoko has 1000+ staff in 50 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives. 

INKOMOKO VALUES

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible. 
• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive.
• We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, Kula na sawa, On est ensemble

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are pleased to announce the Driver vacancy within the Operations & Security Department. Reporting to the Security Focal Point, the position holder will support our team in the day today operations and movement of staff. This position is based in Dadaab- Kenya.

The position responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

• Drive authorized Inkomoko staff to and from various destinations in and around the Inkomoko operating camps and any other assigned destinations.
• Run office errands as required
• Safely drive assigned office vehicle, following set rules and regulations
• Ensure the compliance to the fleet management policy
• Conducting basic maintenance checks to ensure vehicle safety and hygiene
• Perform both preventative and regular maintenance on assigned vehicles and ensure that proper detailing is performed.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always properly equipped with spare tire, tool kit, jacks, wheel spanner, tow rope, jump lead, belts, fire extinguisher, and first aid toolboxes
• Regularly keep vehicle maintenance records and fuel consumption records
• Schedule and update major car service appointments and report any issues
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate line supervisor.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for candidates who will navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained environments with commitment and patience. The ideal candidate will have an impeccable driving record, knows the communities in which we operate, and can have both mechanical skills and good judgment, additionally the candidate should fulfill the following requirements:

• Valid driver’s license issued in Kenya 
• Basic mechanic training is required. 
• 5 years experience as a driver
• Clean driving record, without any accidents in the past five years 
• Previous training in defensive driving and driving for security of passengers 
• Basic writing, reading skills and basic education 
• Good communicator in Swahili and English 
• Ability to access and use a smartphone 24/7.
• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications
• Must be willing to live in Dadaab, and have flexible working hours 
• Candidate should not work for any other organization while working for Inkomoko
• Must have good knowledge of Dadaab and Garissa County at large

Key Competencies

• Optimizes Work - Is effective and efficient in completing the work and using resources for this work
• Demonstrates Resilience - Rebounds from setbacks and uses feedback for continuous improvement and as a motivator for learning more 
• Demonstrates Self Awareness - Reflects on personal strengths and weaknesses toward improvement
•  Communicates Effectively - Actively listens and is able to deliver information clearly

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes a great working environment and competitive compensation:

• Competitive salary, and potential performance-based bonus
• Benefits including health insurance, annual leave, staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and more.
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re excited about this role and have skills to match, please submit your CV through the application portal by 10th November, 2026. Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed and Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.