ABOUT INKOMOKO
Inkomoko supports African entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.
Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest lender to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa, and named by the Financial Times (June 2025) as the 8th fastest growing company in Africa.
Inkomoko has 750+ staff in 40 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, urang babarengan.
Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND 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 located in Lodwar- 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.
Requirements
WHAT 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:
- Must be a member of the Turkana West Transport & Drivers Association
- Valid driver’s license issued in Kenya
- Basic mechanic training is required.
- Clean driving record, without any accidents in the past two 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 is a plus
- Must be willing to live in Lodwar, and have flexible working hours
- Candidate should not work for any other organization while working for Inkomoko
- Must have good knowledge of Lodwar.
- Experience working with humanitarian agencies is desired.
Benefits
WHAT YOU’LL GET
This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:
- Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
- Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
- Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
- Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.
TO APPLY
If you’re excited about this role, please submit your cover letter and CV through the application portal. Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.