Transport and Logistics Assistant

Job Overview

Job Title: Transport and Logistics Assistant

Location: Lusaka, Central and Southern Province

Reports to: Transports and Logistics Officer

Organizational and Project Overview

Background:

Coalition Health Zambia (CHZ) is a Zambian organization working to improve health outcomes through health systems strengthening, technical assistance, service delivery, community engagement, capacity building, partnerships and innovation. CHZ collaborates with the Ministry of Health, development partners, civil society organizations, communities and other stakeholders to implement sustainable health interventions to improve individuals and communities' health in Zambia and the region.

In partnership with the CIDRZ led Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP), CHZ is implementing Coordinated, Community-led Demand Creation for PrEP in 16 districts across 6 provinces. The goal is to increase awareness, informed decision-making, and uptake of PrEP including Lenacapavir (LEN) as part of Zambia’s combination HIV prevention package through coordinated Social and Behavior Change (SBC) interventions and community mobilization among priority populations the high burden districts. CHZ will work closely with the Ministry of Health (MoH), National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC), the Provincial Health Offices, District Health Offices, community structures and other key stakeholders in implementing this activity

Position Summary:

The Transport & Logistics Assistant Consultant will provide reliable transport, logistics and administrative support to the organization/projects, ensuring the safe, efficient and accountable management and utilization of assigned vehicles and related logistics resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive organization vehicles throughout Zambia in support of project and operational activities, ensuring the safety and security of passengers, vehicle and cargo at all times, while strictly adhering to organizational policies, road traffic regulations and approved vehicle-use procedures.
• Maintain assigned vehicles in a clean, safe and roadworthy condition. Conduct routine checks and promptly report mechanical defects, damage, abnormal vehicle performance or any other issues requiring attention.
• Perform administrative and logistical duties in support of project activities, including purchasing and collection of goods/documents, liaison with suppliers and service providers, making logistical arrangements, processing approved payments and providing general field-level administrative support. Valid defensive driving training/certification will be an added advantage.
• Handle project/organizational funds responsibly, maintain appropriate supporting documentation and provide timely and accurate accountability for all funds entrusted to the Consultant.
• Represent the organization/project professionally when interacting with visitors, partners, suppliers, government institutions and other stakeholders, providing courteous, responsive and appropriate support at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate.
• ZCILT membership is an added advantage.
• Additional qualifications in Transport, Logistics, Administration or a related field will be an advantage.
• Possession of a valid and clean Class C or CE SADC Driver's License.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of driving experience, of which at least three (3) years must have been in a professional/organizational driving role.
• Previous experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects or international development organizations will be highly advantageous.