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National Museums Board
National Museums Board is a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Tourism whose mandate is to establish, develop and manage dynamic and sustainable national museums for the preservation and interpretation of movable heritage for the benefit of the present and future generation.
The Board is inviting suitable applicants to apply for the following positions:
1. INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
Type of Employment
Three Years Contract of Service
Location
National Museums Board Secretariat
Job Purpose
To provide assurance to the Board and management that governance, operational and compliance systems are working well, adequate and are in compliance with set policies, plans and procedures, laws and regulations.Job application tracker
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Manage the formulation of the department’s annual work plan and budgets against set objectives and policies, and thereafter presents the budget for consolidation into the NMB Budget;
Manage the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive annual audit plan, subject to Board approval
Review governance and operational systems in the Board to ensure compliance with set policies, plans and best practices, laws and regulations; and determine whether NMB departments are in compliance and suggest improvements where required;
Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information, and determine the degree to which they comply with established Board policies, efficiency and effectiveness;
Review the means of safeguarding assets such as equipment, buildings and labour, and as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets;
Review operations and programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established policies, objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned;
Assist in the implementation of recommendations from internal audit, reports to those members of management who should be informed or who should take corrective action, the results of audit examinations, the audit opinions formed, and the recommendations made, and evaluates any plans or actions taken to correct reported conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings;
Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc audit reports for submission to the Audit Committee of the Board;
Supervise and review the performance of subordinates to ensure effective execution of work plans and related activities in key result areas; and
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board and the Director General from time to time
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Grade 12 School Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and or such as ZICA, CIMA or ACCA
Member of ZICA
Six years experience, three of which should have been at senior level
Desired Attributes
Advanced computer skills (Word processing, spreadsheets, Power point and internet)
Competency in accounting and auditing software
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Computational skills
Ability to undertake complex audit assignments
Good communication skills (both written and oral)
High level of honesty, integrity, objectivity and independence of thought
Good initiative and personal organization
2. KEEPER OF ETHNOGRAPHY
Type of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Location: Choma Museum and Craft Centre
Job Purpose
To plan research, collection acquisitions, collection documentation, curatorial services, exhibition mounting, publications, de-accessioning and inventory in order to enhance interpretation and preservation of collections.Job application tracker
Main Duties
Plans research, collections acquisition, collection documentation, curatorial services, mounting of exhibitions, publications and storage of collections.
Co-ordinates and conducts regular research activities to ensure compliance to the mission statement of the Board with research staff.
Ensures compliance to acceptable documentation of collection system for easy retrieval, identification, and security of collections.
Co-ordinates timely acquisition programmes of objects/specimens in order to increase and fill gaps in the institutional collections.
Ensures adequate storage facilities to enhance collection management.
Oversees the efficient curation of collection in order to prolong its life span.
Undertakes inventory to determine the number of collections and propose initiation of de-accessing process of objects/specimen that are in bad condition in order to prevent further infection.
Co-ordinates exhibition activities for effective dissemination of knowledge to achieve the Board mission and objectives.
Ensures regular inspection of collections in the storerooms and galleries by all research and conservation staff to determine their condition.
Conducts effective exhibition mounting and research publications by providing lectures/seminars regularly and working with the Marketing department in order to market museum activities to the public.
Provides effective management as a supervisor of all research staff and material resources in order to attain the Board’s objectives.
Consolidates quarterly and annual reports in order to highlight the operations of the department.
Qualifications
Grade 12 Full School Certificate or its equivalent
Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent
Master’s degree in Social/Cultural Anthropology, Sociology is an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the cultural sector
Desired Attributes
Demonstrated success in research
Strong analytical, research-mind, and decision-making skills
3. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Type of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Location: National Museums Board Secretariat
Job Purpose
Shall be responsible for translating business needs into scalable, technically sound solutions, while driving the organization’s growth and innovation goals.Job application tracker
Main Duties
Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with Museum strategic goals.
Drive business innovation, and user experience excellence.
Develop and manage roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Conduct market, customer, and competitor research to inform business development strategy.
Identify opportunities for new business or enhancements to existing offerings.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and align on priorities.
Serve as a business development champion internally and externally.
Provide sensitization to stakeholders and support cross-functional team collaboration.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Ensure all business developments adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
Define and monitor key product KPIs and success metrics.
Use data analytics to guide decision-making and improve business development performance.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing, or ZIM Professional Diploma in Marketing or CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Grade 12 Full School Certificate or its equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
A member of the Zambia Institute of Marketing.
Demonstrated success developing complex products from ideation to launch.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Proficiency in product management tools platforms.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
Strong understanding of customer and product experience design principles
Data-driven decision making
Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment
Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
Desired Attributes
Project management skills to manage projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Creativity and innovation to think outside the box and develop new and innovative solutions.
Teamwork and collaboration to work effectively with various teams and departments.
Technical skills: depending on the industry, technical to understand the products or services being offered.
Business acumen: a solid understanding of business principles and practices.
Resilience to bounce back from setbacks and maintain a positive attitude.
Ethical high ethical standards in all business dealing.
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
4. JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT KEEPERS OF HISTORY (02)
Type of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Location: Lusaka National Museum and Choma Museum and Craft Centre
Job Purpose
To assist and facilitate planning for conducting of research, collection acquisitions, collection documentation, curatorial services, exhibition mounting, inventory, publication and de-accessioning in order to enhance preservation dissemination of knowledge.Job application tracker
Main Duties
Facilitating research, collections acquisition, collection documentation, curatorial services, mounting of exhibitions, publications and storage of collections.
Facilitates timely preliminary acquisition of relevant new collections for study and preservation for posterity.
Mounting periodically exhibitions for public enjoyment, awareness and education.
Facilitates efficient curation of collections, monitoring of environmental conditions and care of collections for posterity.
Facilitates accurate documentation in compliance to acceptable documentation system for easy retrieval, identification, and security of collections.
Facilitates undertaking of inventory of collections and de-accessing process of objects/specimen that are in bad condition.
Undertakes regular inspection of collections in the storerooms and galleries.
Undertakes research publications and public educational presentations.
Qualifications
Grade 12 Full School Certificate or its equivalent
BA in History or its equivalent
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the cultural sector or research organization
Desired Attributes
Analytical skills;
Computer literacy;
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Professional with good interpersonal skills.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certified supporting photocopies of academic qualifications certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority should be addressed to:
The Director General
National Museums Board
Kwacha House, Cairo Road
PO Box 50491
LUSAKA
OR Email: hr@nmb.co.zm
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 DECEMBER, 2025
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
NATIONAL MUSEUMS BOARD IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYER
To apply for this job email your details to hr@nmb.co.zm