The British High Commission (BHC) in Nairobi posted a driver vacancy attached to the British Defence Staff East Africa, classified at Grade S1 under the UK Ministry of Defence, with a monthly base salary of KSh 121,205.76.

The role is based at the Defence Section in Nairobi, runs on a fixed‑term contract of 24 months (renewable), and is slated to start on 6 November 2026.

Applicants must have at least five years of driving experience in a government, NGO or corporate setting, hold a valid Category C Kenyan driving licence and provide a clean Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

Key duties include transporting the Defence Section, British Defence Staff and visiting officials, maintaining both armoured and non‑armoured vehicles, completing journey documentation and communicating with the Defence Section using provided equipment.

The driver will work as part of a two‑person team, with journeys limited to destinations within Kenya, and may be called upon to support broader BHC activities as needed.

Applicants must hold at least a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent, be proficient in English and possess good IT skills; experience with civilian armoured vehicles or prior work with UK defence entities is considered desirable.

The application deadline is 2 October 2026, and interested candidates can submit their applications through the UK Government’s official recruitment portal before that date.

The advertised salary is subject to Kenyan tax and statutory deductions under local employment law.