{"id":3607504,"url":"https://alion.io/job/us-embassy-dispatcher","title":"Dispatcher","company":{"id":1753862,"name":"US Embassy","domain":"usembassy.gov","url":"https://alion.io/company/usembassy-gov","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Lusaka, Zambia"],"countries":["ZM"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":true,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-02T12:00:54Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-11-02T12:00:54Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"About\n\nAnnouncement Number :LUSAKA-2026-024-RA\n\nHiring Agency: Embassy Lusaka\n\nPosition Title: DISPATCHER (All Interested Applicants/All Sources)\n\nOpen Period:10/30/2026 – 11/16/2026\n\nFormat MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone:GMT+2Series/Grade:LE – 1010 6\n\nSalary:ZMW ZK216,863.84 /Per YearWork Schedule:Full-time -Promotion Potential:LE-6\n\nDuty Location(s): 01 in Lusaka, ZA\n\nTelework Eligible:NoFor More Info: HR\n\n260-211-357000\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nHiring Path:• Open to the public\n\nWho May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:This position is open to:\n\n• Current Employees of the Mission\n\nFor USEFM – FP grade is FP8. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentMarketing Statement:\n\nWe encourage you to review the 8 Qualities of Overseas Employees:\n\nComposure & Integrity: Stay calm, effective, and honest under pressure.\n\nCultural Adaptability: Collaborate respectfully across cultures, races, and backgrounds.\n\nChange & Initiative: Embrace new challenges and take pride in completing assignments to high standards.\n\nExperience & Motivation: Bring proven skills and a strong drive to support our mission.\n\nInformation Integration & Resourcefulness: Apply guidelines quickly to solve complex problems efficiently.\n\nTactfulness: Communicate professionally and respectfully as a representative of our diplomatic mission.\n\nPlanning & Organizing: Prioritize workloads strategically to maximize operational efficiency.\n\nWorking with Others: Foster positive, cooperative relationships as a dedicated team player.\n\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 years or older); disability; genetic information; or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.\n\nSummary:\n\nThe U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Dispatcher Position in the General Services Office – Motorpool Section.\n\nSupervisory Position: Yes’\n\nRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:No\n\nDuties\n\nThe 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.\n\nArranges 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.\n\nQualifications and Evaluations\n\nRequirements:\n\nAll selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:\n\nSecurity certificate; or\n\nPublic Trust security clearance.\n\nAll selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.\n\nSelected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 Weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.\n\nMust have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years. A valid drivers license is required.\n\nEducation Requirements:\n\nCompletion of secondary school is required.\n\nPlease address this factor in your ERA application under Education.\n\nEvaluations:\n\nYou will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.\n\nYou may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.\n\nYou 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.\n\nQualifications:\n\nExperience:\n\nTwo 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.\n\nPlease address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.\n\nLanguage:\n\nEnglish – Good working knowlege; written & spoken\n\nBemba/Nyanja – Good working knowlege; written & spoken\n\nPlease address this language requirement in your ERA application.\n\nJob Knowledge:\n\nGood knowledge of host country traffic laws, vehicle licensing, registration, and procedures. Detailed knowledge of host country streets, traffic patterns, and commonly visited locations. Knowledge of USG policies and regulations as it pertains to the work area: Motor Pool directives and policies, traffic laws, RSO travel guidance.\n\nPlease address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.\n\nSkills And Abilities:\n\nMust be able to exercise independent judgement in setting work priorities. Must be able to identify problems quickly and determine the best course of action. Must be able to make effective and ethical decisions in the event of vehicle accidents to protect life and government property. Strong leadership, technical, and administrative skills. Basic keyboard skills. Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications. Ability to use Motor Pool applications such as the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) and Fleet Management Information System (FMIS).\n\nPlease address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.\n\nBenefits and Other Info\n\nBenefits:Agency Benefits:\n\nThe U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.\n\nFor Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.\n\nOther Information:\n\nEligible and qualified applicants receive a hiring preference in the order listed below:\n\nAppointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*\n\nAEFM / USEFM\n\nApplicants must accurately describe their status in their application; failure to do so may result in a determination of ineligibility for a hiring preference.\n\n* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.  U.S. Veterans’ preference must be claimed on the application to be properly taken into account.\n\nFor complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.\n\nAdditional Employment Considerations\n\nThe following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:\n\nAn EFM employed on a PSA or FMA with a regular work schedule (full-time or part-time) is subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and must work 90 calendar days in the current position before applying for other positions advertised at the Mission.\n\nAn EFM employed on a temporary PSA or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) with an intermittent work schedule is not subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and may apply for advertised Mission vacancies at any time.\n\nThe following apply to Locally Employed staff only:\n\nCurrent employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.\n\nCurrent employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.\n\nThe following apply to all candidates:\n\nCandidates who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nClick the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.\n\nPlease address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.\n\nYou may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.\n\nFor a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.\n\nTo request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.\n\nRequired Documents:\n\nPlease upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.\n\nAll Applicants:\n\nResidency Permit (if applicable)\n\nWork Permit (if applicable)\n\nUniversity Degree (if applicable)\n\nUniversity Transcript (if applicable)\n\nLanguage Scores (if applicable)\n\nDriver’s License (if applicable)\n\nCertificate (if applicable)\n\nProfessional License (if applicable)\n\nResume/CV (if applicable)\n\nIn addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:\n\nCopy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)\n\nPassport copy\n\nDD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)\n\nSF-50 (if applicable)\n\nNext Steps:\n\nThe HR Office will contact successful applicants. 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