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Announcement Number:Nairobi-2026-141Hiring Agency:Embassy NairobiPosition Title:Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) – All Interested (Priority – U.S Embassy Badge Holders)Open Period:10/16/2026 – 10/25/2026Format MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone:GMT+3Series/Grade:LE – 0805 3Salary:KES KSh1,035,948 /Per YearWork Schedule:Full-time – Monday – Friday (40 hours work-week). Must be able to perform assigned tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.Promotion Potential:LE-3Duty Location(s):
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Nairobi, KETelework Eligible:NoFor More Info: HR Office
0203636000
[email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:This position is open to:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• U.S Embassy Badge Holders are encouraged to apply. This group includes guards, domestic workers, AEA employees, etc. You must attach a copy of your badge under “other document”.
For USEFM – FP grade is FP-BB. Actual FP salary to be authorized by Washington D.C.Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentMarketing Statement:
We encourage you to review the 8 Qualities of Overseas Employees:
· Composure & Integrity: Stay calm, effective, and honest under pressure.
· Cultural Adaptability: Collaborate respectfully across cultures, races, and backgrounds.
· Change & Initiative: Embrace new challenges and take pride in completing assignments to high standards.
· Experience & Motivation: Bring proven skills and a strong drive to support our mission.
· Information Integration & Resourcefulness: Apply guidelines quickly to solve complex problems efficiently.
· Tactfulness: Communicate professionally and respectfully as a representative of our diplomatic mission.
· Planning & Organizing: Prioritize workloads strategically to maximize operational efficiency.
· Working with Others: Foster positive, cooperative relationships as a dedicated team player.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 years or older); disability; genetic information; or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Kenya is seeking eligible and qualified applicants to fill the Warehouse Worker (Trucker Driver) position in the General Services Office.Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:No
Duties
A Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a U.S. Government-owned or leased trucks, large cargo vehicles or other vehicles. The incumbent is also responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items. The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Warehouse Team Leader (or designee).
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- security certificate
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Completion of high school education is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.Evaluations:
- You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
- You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
- You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Y
- our application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required. In addition to one (1) year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language:
English: Level 2 – Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
· Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures and security standards.
· Good working knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.
· Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.
· Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations. Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
· Physically able to perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.
· Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.
· Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-tier automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to supervisor.
· Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:Agency Benefits:
Join the U.S. Mission to Kenya and become part of a dynamic team advancing the U.S.-Kenya partnership across diplomacy, security, health, trade, and development. As an employee of the Mission in Nairobi, you’ll receive a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that rewards your performance and invests in your future—while you contribute to work that strengthens ties between the United States and Kenya.
Rewarding Your Contributions
- Annual salary increases based on meeting performance goals
- A “13th Month” bonus equal to one month’s basic pay
Protecting You and Your Family
- Health insurance for you and your family, with the Mission covering 90% of the premium
- Life and disability insurance, fully covered by the Mission
- Annual pension contributions equal to 9.5% of your basic pay—helping secure your long-term financial future in Kenya
Supporting Work-Life Balance
- 25 days of paid annual leave per year
- 25 days of paid sick leave per year
- 5 days of paid family leave per year
- Paid maternity, paternity, pre-adoptive, and adoptive leave
Investing in Your Growth
- $1,500 per year in tuition reimbursement for university or college studies
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.Other Information:
Eligible and qualified applicants receive a hiring preference in the order listed below:
1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
Applicants must accurately describe their status in their application; failure to do so may result in a determination of ineligibility for a hiring preference.
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. U.S. Veterans’ preference must be claimed on the application to be properly taken into account.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
Additional Employment Considerations
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
An EFM employed on a PSA or FMA with a regular work schedule (full-time or part-time) is subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and must work 90 calendar days in the current position before applying for other positions advertised at the Mission.
An EFM employed on a temporary PSA or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) with an intermittent work schedule is not subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and may apply for advertised Mission vacancies at any time.
The following apply to Locally Employed staff only:
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
The following apply to all candidates:
Candidates who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
- Valid Driver’s License (BCE category)
- Secondary School Certificate
- Resume
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
- Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
