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Darius Chanda

Kawambwa

Summary

Holder of a Clean Driving License with class Certified defensive driver, certified first Aider and Certified Automotive Mechanics.

Experienced with logistics coordination, supply chain management, and efficient operations. Utilizes strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. Track record of effective communication and teamwork in dynamic environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Transport and Logistics Assistant

USAID ZAM-HEALTH
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Follow up and ensure replacement of missing fleet documents and vehicle accessories such as white books, electronic refueling cards, e-tolling cards, keys, immobilizers;
  • Orientation of TLAs and in liaison with HR ensure smooth placement and transition;
  • Dispatch drivers and vehicles to ensure smooth execution of project operations on a daily basis;
  • Follow up on payments involving the fleet department by liaising with the Procurement and Finance Departments;
  • Facilitate the opening and closing of fuel accounts at filling stations;
  • Assist the Operations Manager with the processing of road tax, vehicle insurance, carbon tax and fitness registration, for all vehicles in the fleet as required by the laws of the republic of Zambia and USAID guideline;
  • Coordinate with the insurer to ensure that claims are lodged in and completed expeditiously;
  • Maintain a central record of all incident reports and ensure follow through for police reports were necessary;
  • In liaison with Ops manager and administration, facilitate for proper disposal of used tires and batteries;
  • Coordinate a central leave schedule as per input from all HQ and regional staff;
  • Carry out other duties necessary to accomplish USAID objectives, as assigned by the supervisor;
  • To supervise the re-fueling on vehicles at central office including monitoring of Generator fuel requirements;
  • Implement and adhere to JSI’s personnel and fraud management policies;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager and other senior staff

Senior Transport and Logistics Assistant

USAID DISCOVER HEALTH
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Manage the Drivers, the fleet and Prepare an updated package for Driver training.
  • Conduct Physical Driver orientations
  • Manage accident reports for Management decision
  • Ensuring that all Drivers submit a daily legal requirement report.
  • Conduct a one on one counselling for Drivers post Road Traffic accident.
  • Conduct a Monthly communication on new updates at Road Transport Safety Agency.
  • Submit monthly activity reports for Management decisions
  • Submit Monthly fuel analysis reports for all vehicles
  • Submit all Tom card receipts
  • Submit NFRA receipts every other Monday
  • Conduct biweekly fuel recoupments for filling stations in the region & ensure fuel accounts are not exhausted
  • Deliver POPs and ZRA LPOs to filling stations by email
  • Conduct supervisory visits to inspect vehicles in outer hubs
  • Submit weekly speed and parking violation reports
  • Daily dispatch and scheduling of drivers and vehicles
  • Refuel vehicles and accompany Drivers to the filling station to witness
  • Inspect vehicle log books on a weekly basis Collect all e-toll, Tom card and fuel receipts on weekly basis
  • Coordinate with Driver-in Charge of Service and Maintenance of Project Vehicles to ensure vehicles are serviced
  • Collect all e-toll, Tom card and fuel receipts on weekly basis
  • Inspection of motor vehicles and submit weekly inspection report
  • Generate purchase requests for vehicle requirements in the region
  • Ensure that ALL payments have required documents before submitting them for payment
  • Ensure that necessary registration disks are displayed on all vehicles
  • Prepare leave schedules for Drivers and ensure adequate backstopping
  • Supervise Drivers
  • Manage operations of the Generator ie Service and Maintenance and refueling of the Genset.
  • Submit Monthly vehicle service and activity report by 3rd of every month to the Fleet Coordinator
  • Update service and maintenance records for all vehicles in the fleet
  • All payments to Toyota, Southern Cross and Hazida motors
  • Keep CAFO, Southern Cross accounts reconciled and up to date
  • Generate purchase requests for service and repairs for the entire fleet
  • Monitor batteries and tyres and raise purchase requests
  • Carry out ad hoc vehicles repairs where vehicles cannot be moved to authorized dealers
  • Supervise repair of accident vehicles in liaison with repairers authorized by insurer
  • Inspect vehicles weekly and after every service
  • Maintain and update motor vehicle administrative files for each vehicle
  • Process road tax, fitness, insurance and carbon tax for all vehicles
  • Reconcile tomcards receipts and prepare payment by 5th of every month
  • Reconcile etoll receipts and prepare payment to NFRA fortnightly
  • Prepare insurance claims for all accidents and follow up on repair authorization from insurer
  • Dispatch Drivers and Vehicles and assign a Driver on call
  • Liaise with Finance to ensure timely payments of fleet facility vendors such as Total, Toyota and NFRA
  • Maintain Records of vehicle allocations
  • Compile weekly speed and parking violation reports

Administrative Assistant

USAID DELIVER PROJECT
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Drive and maintain project vehicles-(i.e. taking the vehicle in for repair and maintenance whenever needed), and above all ensure safety of the vehicle and would be passengers.
  • Responsible for handling monies and documenting expenditures to support technical activities in the field including, paying the participants and lodges during and after trainings.
  • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure that the servicing schedules and report any maintenance needs are done on a timely basis.
  • Ensure that vehicle mileage is indicated each time a refuel is made both on the receipt and in the Log book.
  • Maintain the vehicle log book daily by making sure that dates, destination, departure and arrival times are recorded and submit reports as requested by the admin officer.
  • Drive JSI members and consultants to sites as needed, obtain quotes and pro-forma invoices from vendors as directed, and deliver documents to various locations as directed by project staff.
  • Provide administrative assistant to the technical and administration teams and do photocopying, scanning, faxing, front office duties and other tasks as may be directed by the admin officer.
  • Provide off-hours transport support, including weekend pickup and drop-off.

Provincial Driver

Program Against Malnutrition (PAM)
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Take delegates and field workers in the field.
  • Report to the logistics officer any problems the assigned vehicle may have.
  • Record mileage and dates in the log book.
  • Provide transport to the visiting delegates to and from airport.

Education

Certificate - Automotive mechanics

Luanshya Trades Training Institute
12.1998

Grade 12 Certificate - undefined

Luanshya Boys Secondary School
01.1994

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to handle pressure and work under minimum supervision
  • Quick and always eager to learn new technologies
  • Easily adopts to situations

Timeline

Senior Transport and Logistics Assistant

USAID ZAM-HEALTH
11.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Transport and Logistics Assistant

USAID DISCOVER HEALTH
01.2016 - 01.2024

Administrative Assistant

USAID DELIVER PROJECT
01.2009 - 01.2016

Provincial Driver

Program Against Malnutrition (PAM)
01.2004 - 01.2009

Grade 12 Certificate - undefined

Luanshya Boys Secondary School

Certificate - Automotive mechanics

Luanshya Trades Training Institute

References

Joel, Hamoonga, Lead Administrative Assistant, 0966171260, USAID DELIVER PROJECT, LUSAKA

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