Lusaka, Zambia: Nicoletta Effah, a graduate operations management trainee for GXO, has embarked upon a six-month secondment as a project officer for Transaid.
Her arrival marks 15 years since Transaid first partnered with the Industrial Training Centre, the only public commercial driver training school in Zambia – to build capacity to deliver driver training to international standards.
Effah said: “I know I can’t make a tangible change alone, so I wanted to join an organisation that could, and GXO’s graduate scheme has offered me this opportunity. I really hope that by the end of my time here in Zambia I will have made a positive contribution to Transaid’s work; I’m focused on ensuring that the changes I help to put in place can be maintained after I leave.”
Gavin Williams, managing director, UK and Ireland, GXO, and Transaid Trustee, said: “The secondment programme is a great opportunity for Nicoletta to gain new skills and we look forward to seeing the positive impact she makes on the ground in Lusaka.
“Our graduate programme plays a vital role in developing our future leaders and we’re delighted to partner with Transaid and be able to offer such a fantastic experience.”
The ITC expects two new trucks from the UK market, bringing much-needed additional training capacity. Nicoletta has been tasked with supporting their roll-out, and ensuring management can benefit from the added value of having telematics-equipped vehicles for the first time. To support her, she will undergo online telematics training with the suppliers.
Between April 2022 and March 2023 the ITC provided training for nearly 2,000 drivers, and drivers are currently booking two months ahead to secure a place on a training course.
