Announcement Number:Nairobi-2026-043Hiring Agency:Embassy NairobiPosition Title:Driver/ ExpeditorOpen Period:01/23/2026 – 02/06/2026Format MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone:GMT+3Series/Grade:LE – 1015 5Salary:KES KSh1,767,533 – KES KSh3,004,821 /Per YearWork Schedule:Full-time – 48 hours per week, Monday through SaturdayPromotion Potential:LE-5Duty Location(s):1 Vacancy in
Nairobi, KETelework Eligible:NoFor More Info: HR Section
0203636000
[email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:This position is open to:
• Current Employees of the Mission
• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
Actual EFM- FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing Statement:
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, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Kenya is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Driver/ Expeditor in the Nairobi Regional Diplomatic Courier Hub office.Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:76% or greater
Regular travel in the local area and across East Africa may be required; extended travel may be required on occasion
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Duties
Job Overview
Drives couriers and diplomatic bags to and from Nairobi’s airport as required Act as an expediter; keeps couriers abreast of any airport or visa issues that may arise in Nairobi. Provides assistance to diplomatic couriers in moving classified pouches through Nairobi Intl Airport. Is responsible for maintenance of Nairobi Regional Diplomatic Courier Hub’s (NRDCH) vehicles.
Major duties and responsibilities
Escorts couriers and pouches between the aircraft and embassy. Maintains good rapport with airline security authorities and obtains their assistance, if needed, in order to maintain uninterrupted courier operations through Nairobi when security circumstances change. When acting as an expediter assists in reformulating flight plans and booking tickets when regularly scheduled courier trips are disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. When required, pays for the transport of diplomatic pouches and is familiar with cargo capacity of different aircraft. Is responsible for the regular maintenance of NRDCH vehicles.
Obtains necessary customs clearances for diplomatic cargo arriving at Nairobi International Airport.
When crossing international borders is expected to have the correct paperwork including the vehicle paperwork and personal passport in order.
Note: “This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.”
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
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.
All candidates must hold a valid Kenyan Driver’s License
All candidates must hold a valid PassportEducation Requirements:
High School Education is required.
Documentation of same will be required.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. Your 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:
Position requires a total of 3 years’ experience – i.e., 3 years’ experience in driving standard vehicles and commercial trucks; and 2 years clerical and/or airport cargo experience in shipping, transportation or a related field also required (included under the 3 years).
Language:
English- Level 3, speaking, reading, and writing
Kiswahili- Level 3, speaking, reading, and writing
Job Knowledge:
General knowledge of mandatory visa requirements for courier travel in East Africa. General knowledge of airlines cargo shipping and customs procedures and Kenyan law.
Skills And Abilities:
Maintain a current and valid local driver’s license for large commercial trucks, vans and regular passenger vehicles. Ability to use a computer to include MS-word, Excel, etc. Ability to manage difficult situations and make appropriate loading decisions under pressure. Ability to professionally negotiate with airline agents and airport officials. Must be capable of performing moderately arduous work including lifting of 50 lb. loads and loads of several hundred kilos with mechanical equipment.
Please address these factors in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
EFM applicants should discuss benefits with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
- Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
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:
- Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
- Candidates with a hiring preference 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.
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) 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.
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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:
- Passport
- Driver’s License
- Resume/CV (optional)
- High School Diploma (or eqivalent)
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.
