Transport and Logistics Officer

Job description

JOB ADVERT – TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS OFFICER

Living Water International (LWI) is a global Non-Governmental Organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and experience “living water” (the gospel of Jesus Christ) which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water provides safe drinking water, Christian Witness, Sanitation and Hygiene Education to communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America & Caribbean.

Living Water International Zambia, Chipata WASH Program Area (WPA) operates in three districts of Chipata, Kasenengwa and Chipangali.

A vacancy exists at Chipata WPA in Eastern Province for a Logistics Officer.

Position Purpose

Coordination and supervision of drivers; Plan scheduled motor vehicle maintenance, service and repairs. Ensure that all drivers and staff authorized to drive LWI vehicles are licensed and qualified. Maintain an up-to-date vehicle inventory and prepare monthly vehicle usage reports, including repair and maintenance, fuel and inventory status reports.

Roles and responsibilities

·       Facilitate the Registration of Motor Vehicles, renewal of Road Licenses and Fitness.

Maintain the Vehicle Database for monitoring purposes for the WPA.
Produce monthly summary of vehicle usage reports (All Vehicles).
Scheduling & Routing of vehicles & drivers to ensure that members of staff needing transport are facilitated to carry out their various assignments.
Manage airport assignments for LWI staff and high-profile visitors visiting the WPA.
Facilitate healthy functioning and timely service of all vehicles including rented ones, if any, ensuring that all repairs carried out meet the required standards to minimize accidents and breakdowns
Ensure that comprehensive Insurance for all Motor vehicles/bikes is done, and insurance claims are effected immediately after the accident has occurred.
Be flexible and available to provide assistance in case of accidents or breakdowns and to effect emergency repairs by ensuring that there is adequate security for LWI vehicles and assisting with police enquiries when necessary and providing emergency transportation if needed.
Ensure that appropriate procedures and control on the issuance of fuel are made and followed
Ensure vehicle logbooks are available, maintained and always updated
Prepare comparative analysis reports to ensure that fuel drawn on all Vehicles is put to the intended purpose
Work in liaison with procurement in ensuring that costs related to maintenance and servicing of vehicles are processed in good time.
Assist in ensuring that the necessary measures are in place to ensure security and safety for high profile visitors and that security standards and procedures are strictly adhered to.
Any other duties as maybe assigned by supervisor.

Education/Experience

Diploma in Transport & Logistics or related field.
At least 2 years’ fleet management experience, and an un-restricted valid driver’s license  a must (Class C or above).
Automotive Technician Certificate, a must.
Experience in the non-profit sector and in fuel analysis.

Other Competencies

Must be a committed Christian, able to exhibit maturity and stand above denominational diversities
Good Communication and interpersonal skills, essential.
High professional ethics and proficiency.
Fluency in English both written and spoken
Attend and participate/ in daily devotions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should send their application letter with not more than four pages detailed updated Curriculum Vitae to:

The Human Resources Manager

Living Water International

No. 19 Warthog Street

Kabulonga

Lusaka

or

Living Water International

Plot No. 216

Ufulu Road

Little Bombay

Chipata

Do not send copies of your qualifications at this stage.

The position applied for should be clearly indicated in the subject line of your email when sending in your application.

Submit applications to Zambia.Jobs@water.cc or hand delivered to the physical addresses indicated above for Lusaka and Chipata respectively. Please do not submit emailed applications to any other email address apart from what has been provided above.  Any application submitted through a different email address shall not be considered.

The deadline for receipt of application letters is Saturday, 19th July 2025 at 13:00 hours, Zambian time.

Please Note

LWI Zambia is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore qualified females are encouraged to apply.
All documents submitted will not be returned and are subject to authenticity and background checks.
A recommendation from your local pastor / church leader will be an added advantage.

ONLY shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

You are free to visit the website: www.water.cc for more information about the activities of Living Water International.

ONLY Applicants that STRICTLY meet the qualifications and person specifications should apply.