ZAMBIAN JOB: August 2016

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Jobs at Road Transport and Safety Agency

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) was established through an Act of Parliament, the Road Traffic Act No.11 of 2002. RTSA has the mandate to implement Government policies on safety and transport management. The Agency also collects revenue on behalf of the Government. Ethics Officer

Responsibilities

To ensure implementation and administration of the RTSA monitoring and reporting mechanisms
To analyse all information and complaints submitted through the RTSA Integrity Committee Secretariat
To prepare reports on all complaints received
To liaise with RTSA Integrity Committee coopering partners and ensure that they are delivering and meeting the RTSA Integrity Committee needs
To provide advice on ethical and integrity related to employees
To notify RTSA Integrity Committee members on all compliance related development activities

Database Administrator

Responsibilities

monitors performance and manages parameters to provide fast query responses to ‘front end’ users
Considers both ‘back end’ organisation data and ‘front end’accessibility for end uses
Refines the ‘logical design’ so that it can be translated into a specific data model
Install and tests new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
Maintains data standards, including adherence to the data protection ac
Controls access permission and privileges

Internal Auditor – Information Technology – RTSA4Responsibilities

Analyze information systems to assess their completeness accuracy, efficiency and ability to meet agency outcomes
Identify areas where both business and IT controls can be improved and make recommendations for improvement
Participate in new system design to ensure an efficient, effective and well – controlled solution
Evaluate the Agency’s computing environment to ensure it has effective operational, systems software, systems development and security procedures

How to applySend applications, supporting documents and detailed CV clearly indicating position applied for, to the address below.
The Head Human Resources and AdministrationRoad Transport and Safety AgencyDedan Kimathi RoadP.O.BOX 32167Lusaka

PROGRAMME MANAGER

Sightsavers has an exciting vacancy for a Programme Manager to be responsible for the strategic leadership and overall direction for the effective delivery of the DFID funded Trachoma SAFE implementation programme. The Programme Manager will efficiently coordinate the inputs of International partners to ensure the programme objectives are met.

You will have excellent project management skills with the ability to fully understand the objectives of the DFID SAFE project. Demonstrable experience of leading on similar projects is essential preferably within an INGO setting. You will be expected to continually assess the project objectives and respond to change as and when necessary.

The ideal candidate will possess at least a master’s degree in a relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Disability and Community Development Public Health) and have extensive experience in project management and working with Government Departments and other key partners. A proven career in managing large budgets and can demonstrate a record of accomplishment in developing and managing development programmes is essential.

Closing Date: August 14, 2016

How to apply

To apply for this post, please download our application form (download in Large Print here) and return the completed application form and equal opportunities form (download in Large Printhere) as two separate documents to jobs@sightsavers.org.

We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage qualified people living with a disability to apply.

We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work.

Please attach APPLICATION and EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES form only. NO CV’s accepted

M&E MANAGER – JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI)

Job Title: M&E Manager

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Posting Date: 05/08/2016

Deadline Date: 31/08/2016

Submit CV and Cover Letter to: DREAMSZambia@jsi.com and put “M&E Manager” in the email subject line.

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., a leader in the field of international public health, is recruiting for its US State Department-funded Dreams Innovation Challenge Project for the following vacancy: M&E Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The M&E Manager will be the point person for project M&E, with a focus on M&E of project grantees. S/he will provide support for a portfolio of up to 6 grantees, which includes, but is not limited to monitoring and evaluation of project and grantee outputs and outcomes; data collection from grantees; providing technical assistance for grantee reporting into a database on the Salesforce platform; conducting routine data quality assessments/site visits to grantees; conducting trainings and/or technical assistance for grantees; participating in project evaluation activities; producing data synthesis and reports; and other related responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree in Health Information Management / Public Health Epidemiology or Statistics, or related field preferred.
Minimum four years’ experience in research, evaluation, program design, program management, advocacy, and/or health communications; experience working with multiple grantees desirable.
Minimum three years’ experience working on USG-funded projects, PEPFAR funding and reporting, and/or public health programs.
Demonstrated interest in and experience in organizational or individual capacity building and/or training.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative program evaluation methods.
Comprehensive understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic desirable.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to implement procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment, and ability to analyze and solve problems, persuade, network and negotiate.
Proven ability to solve problems independently without direct supervision.
Strong time management/task prioritization skills.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required (especially Excel)
Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Foreign language skills preferred.

GRANTS MANAGER – JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI)

Job Title: Grants Manager

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Posting Date: 05/08/2016

Deadline Date: 31/08/2016

Submit CV and Cover Letter to: DREAMSZambia@jsi.com and put “Grants Manager” in the email subject line.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Grants Manager will be the point person for project grants management with a focus on institutional strengthening. S/he will provide support which includes, but is not limited to: ongoing grants management for a portfolio of up to 6 grantees; grantee compliance; identifying and conducting capacity strengthening for grantees in areas of finance and operations and donor compliance; conducting routine site visits to grantees for monitoring and support; ongoing communication with US offices; and other related responsibilities. (Awards are signed and funds disbursed from the US office).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Management, Finance, Public Health, International Development, or related field preferred.
Minimum four years’ experience in grants management and/or programming.
Minimum three years’ experience working on USG-funded projects, PEPFAR funding and reporting, and/or public health programs.
Demonstrated interest in and experience in organizational or individual capacity building and/or training.
Experience with US Government-funded projects and assistance rules and regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of granting procedures, from grant start-up, award management, to close out.
Experience with complex partner arrangements, for example third tier subawards preferred.
Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
Computer proficiency required (especially Excel and MSWord).
Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Foreign language skills preferred.

Examining Officer Job at Zambia Revenue Authority

ZRA is a company that works to optimize and sustain revenue collection through integrated, efficient, cost effective and transparent systems, professionally managed to meet the expectations of all stakeholders.

Examining Officer – Mobile Compliance Unit – Grade ZRA06 (10)Responsibilities

Leads teams on enforcement operations
Conducts random compliance visits
Verifies imports and exports documentation
Checks values, claims for duty preference and HS codes conforms to the customs laws, regulations and procedure
Checks eligibility of goods fr duty exemption
Follows – up breaches of RIBs/RITs conditions
Accounts and reconciles station imprest
Compiles team statistics on interception, detentions, seizures, physical inspections, assessments and collections
Coordinates periodical inspections of warehouses to ensure that all MCU seized goods are accounted for
Determines physical inspections to verify type, quantity, size, origin of goods
makes use of available resources to achieve agreed quality and quantitative targets
Provides supervision leadership and motivation to subordinates

Qualifications

Grade 12 school certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) equivalent
Minimum of diploma in Law, Accountancy, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Production Management or any Social Sciences or professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMS and ZICA
Minimum of two years work experience in audit or investigations

Other skills and Attributes

Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Integrity
Good written and oral communication skills
Team player
Supervisory skills

How to applySend detailed CV (with email addresses, postal addresses and contact details for 3 referees), photocopies of academic or professional qualifications to the address below.
Director – Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P.O.Box 35710
Lusaka

Database Administrator Job at Road Transport and Safety Agency

Responsibilities

monitors performance and manages parameters to provide fast query responses to ‘front end’ users
Considers both ‘back end’ organisation data and ‘front end’accessibility for end uses
Refines the ‘logical design’ so that it can be translated into a specific data model
Install and tests new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
Maintains data standards, including adherence to the data protection ac
Controls access permission and privileges
Ensures that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly
communicates regularly with technical, applications and operations staff to ensure database intergrity and security
commissions and installs new database

Qualifications

Full grade 12 certificate with merits or better in mathematics and sciences
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Mathematics or equivalent experience from a recognized University
Oracle certification (OCA or OCP or higher) is a huge advantage
Five years work experience in ICT i a recognized institution
At least two years work experience on Oracle Database Management

Other experience requirements

The candidate should have an in depth – knowledge in the following.

Oracle architecture RMAN utility for database backup and recovery
Oracle database performance tuning
Proactively identification of poorly executing SQL statements
Oracle data guard
Oracle materialized views
Oracle database schema management, data file and table space management

How to applySend applications, supporting documents and detailed CV clearly indicating position applied for, to the address below.
The Head Human Resources and Administration
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Dedan Kimathi Road
P.O.BOX 32167
Lusaka

Ethics Officer Job at Road Transport and Safety Agency

Responsibilities

To ensure implementation and administration of the RTSA monitoring and reporting mechanisms
To analyse all information and complaints submitted through the RTSA Integrity Committee Secretariat
To prepare reports on all complaints received
To liaise with RTSA Integrity Committee coopering partners and ensure that they are delivering and meeting the RTSA Integrity Committee needs
To provide advice on ethical and integrity related to employees
To notify RTSA Integrity Committee members on all compliance related development activities
To report all complaints received to their respective units and provide feedback
To serve as secretary of the Integrity Committee
To report to the Integrity Committee Chairperson on identified system flaws, unethical behavior, mal – practice and mal – administration
To prepare and implement the Integrity Committee training plan
To prepare and monitor Integrity Committee activities in annual work plan
To prepare and monitor Integrity Committee training budget
To make submissions on Integrity Committee activities in annual work plan

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Social Science
Three years experience in similar job
Familiarity with Anti – Corruption Commission Act

How to apply
Send applications, supporting documents and detailed CV clearly indicating position applied for, to the address below.
The Head Human Resources and Administration
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Dedan Kimathi Road
P.O.BOX 32167
Lusaka

Operations Assistant MM4P Zambia

Duty Station: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Chief Technical Specialist (CTS) - Zambia
Contract Type: Service Contract
Position Grade: SC-6
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must complete a UNDP Personal History Form (P11) and submit it, along with an updated curriculum vita CV) to:
The Country Director
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations House, 9350 Alick Nkhata Road
Longacres, LUSAKA
All applications must be clearly marked “Operations Assistant” on the envelope and deposited at the UN House reception. Applications sent via email will not be considered. The UNDP Personal History Form (P11) can be downloaded from http://jobs.undp.org. Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 1 July 2016. Long-listed candidates will be required to take a written technical test in order to qualify for an interview. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Advert - UNCDF Operations Assistant (Website).doc

Human Resources (HR) Analyst in Zambia

Duty Station: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to:        Deputy Country Director (Operations)
Position Number:              00002626
Contract Type:                Fixed Term
Pre-classified Grade:        ICS-9
Application Procedure
Interested applicants must complete a UNDP Personal History Form (P11) and submit it, along with an updated curriculum vita CV) to:
The Country Director,
United Nations Development Programme,
United Nations House, 9350 Alick Nkhata Road, Longacres
LUSAKA
All applications must be clearly marked “Human Resources Analyst” on the envelope and deposited at the UN House reception. Applications sent via email will not be considered. The UNDP Personal History Form (P11) can be downloaded from http://jobs.undp.org. Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 24 June 2016.
Long-listed candidates will be required to take a written technical test in order to qualify for an interview.

Advert - Human Resources Analyst (June 2016).doc

Vacancies at Zambia Revenue Authority

Customs Officer – Mobile Compliance Unit – Grade ZRA07 (12)
Responsibilities

Conducts random and risk based enforcement activities
Verifies imports and exports documentation
Records and reports all enforcement activities
Conducts physical inspections of imports or exports
Undertakes inspections and report outcomes
Maintains all necessary registers

Examining Officer – Mobile Compliance Unit – Grade ZRA06 (10)Responsibilities

Leads teams on enforcement operations
Conducts random compliance visits
Verifies imports and exports documentation
Checks values, claims for duty preference and HS codes conforms to the customs laws, regulations and procedure
Checks eligibility of goods fr duty exemption
Follows – up breaches of RIBs/RITs conditions
Accounts and reconciles station imprest
Compiles team statistics on interception, detentions, seizures, physical inspections, assessments and collections
Coordinates periodical inspections of warehouses to ensure that all MCU seized goods are accounted for
Determines physical inspections to verify type, quantity, size, origin of goods
makes use of available resources to achieve agreed quality and quantitative targets
Provides supervision leadership and motivation to subordinates

Other Skills and Attributes

Personal Organisation skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Team player
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Computer skills

How to apply
Send detailed CV (with email addresses, postal addresses and contact details for 3 referees), photocopies of academic or professional qualifications to the address below.
Director – Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P.O.Box 35710
Lusaka

Customs Officer

Conducts random and risk based enforcement activities
Verifies imports and exports documentation
Records and reports all enforcement activities
Conducts physical inspections of imports or exports
Undertakes inspections and report outcomes
Maintains all necessary registers

Qualifications

Grade 12 school certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) equivalent
Minimum of certificate in Accounting, business Administration, Banking and Finance

Other Skills and Attributes

Personal Organisation skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Team player
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Computer skills

How to apply
Send detailed CV (with email addresses, postal addresses and contact details for 3 referees), photocopies of academic or professional qualifications to the address below.
Director – Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P.O.Box 35710
Lusaka

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI)

Job Title: Grants Manager
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Posting Date: 05/08/2016
Deadline Date: 31/08/2016
Submit CV and Cover Letter to: DREAMSZambia@jsi.com and put “Grants Manager” in the email subject line.
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., a leader in the field of international public health, is recruiting for its US State Department-funded Dreams Innovation Challenge Project for the following vacancy: Grants Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Grants Manager will be the point person for project grants management with a focus on institutional strengthening. S/he will provide support which includes, but is not limited to: ongoing grants management for a portfolio of up to 6 grantees; grantee compliance; identifying and conducting capacity strengthening for grantees in areas of finance and operations and donor compliance; conducting routine site visits to grantees for monitoring and support; ongoing communication with US offices; and other related responsibilities. (Awards are signed and funds disbursed from the US office).
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Management, Finance, Public Health, International Development, or related field preferred.
Minimum four years’ experience in grants management and/or programming.
Minimum three years’ experience working on USG-funded projects, PEPFAR funding and reporting, and/or public health programs.
Demonstrated interest in and experience in organizational or individual capacity building and/or training.
Experience with US Government-funded projects and assistance rules and regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of granting procedures, from grant start-up, award management, to close out.
Experience with complex partner arrangements, for example third tier subawards preferred.
Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
Computer proficiency required (especially Excel and MSWord).
Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Foreign language skills preferred