U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. Mission Zambia | Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA)

Position: Dispatcher (All Interested Applicants / All Sources)
Announcement Number: LUSAKA-2026-024-RA
Hiring Agency: Embassy of the United States of America – Lusaka
Department/Section: General Services Office (GSO) – Motorpool Section
Series/Grade: LE – 1010-6
Salary: ZMW 216,863.84 / Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Appointment Type: Permanent
Open Period: 30 October 2026 – 16 November 2026

Position Summary & Overview:

The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka is seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly organised individual for the position of Dispatcher within the GSO Motorpool Section. The incumbent is responsible for the oversight and distribution of transportation tasks to chauffeurs to fulfill official transportation requests by Embassy staff and authorized personnel.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and distributing transportation tasks to chauffeurs to satisfy official passenger travel and cargo logistics requests.
• Serving as an operational team leader, providing daily guidance, routing direction, and oversight to motorpool drivers.
• Planning and coordinating work shifts, duty rosters, official shuttle runs, and VIP motorcade convoys.
• Promptly resolving route changes, vehicle breakdowns, delays, and unexpected transportation emergencies.
• Monitoring vehicle usage, tracking fuel consumption, ensuring trip logs are maintained, and coordinating vehicle maintenance with mechanics.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Completion of Secondary School (Grade 12 Certificate) is required.
• Experience: Progressively responsible experience in dispatching, fleet administration, or transport/logistics operations.
• Licensing: Valid Zambian Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record.
• Language: Good working knowledge (reading, speaking, writing) of English.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong communication, route planning, time management, interpersonal skills, and basic computer proficiency.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted electronically through the Department of State’s Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal before the closing date:

🔗 Online Application Portal: Click Here to Apply on the U.S. Embassy ERA Portal

Closing Date for Applications: 16 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit erajobs.state.gov .