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Dispatcher at U.S Embassy, Lusaka, Zambia

U.S Embassy

Dispatcher at U.S Embassy, Lusaka, Zambia

U.S Embassy

Full time Job

Date Posted: November 30, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 13, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the oversight and distribution of transportation tasks to Chauffeurs to fulfill official transportation requests by Embassy staff and other authorized personnel. Coordinates among users and drivers to meet requests and ensure efficient operations; handles emergency transportation requests as needed.
Arranges work shifts, shuttle and other official trip schedules to meet all transportation needs. Serves as team leader to provide guidance and direction to chauffeurs on vehicle operations, safety measures, as well as specific instructions on transporting VIPs. Reports any inappropriate behavior and rule violation; ensures compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

Low Risk/Non-Sensitive 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 (06 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school 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.  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:

Two years of professional driving experience in host country, plus one year motor vehicle dispatcher or fleet management experience is required. One-year supervisory experience is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

English – Good working knowledge; written & spoken. Local language – Good working knowledge; written & spoken

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 13, 2024

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