Research And Strategy Officer

Job description

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) charged with the mandate to spearhead the Zambian Government’s commercial investments agenda aimed at strengthening Zambia’s industrial base and job creation. The Corporation’s vision is to be Africa’s best performing Wealth Fund and Investment Partner of choice. Its Mission is to secure, manage and diversify Zambia’s wealth for current and future generations by making strategic investments that drive sustainable economic development. A need has arisen to fill the position of:

RESEARCH AND STRATEGY OFFICER
JOB PURPOSE

To utilise data to provide support for strategy formulation, business development, and forecastingZambia job market

KEY RESULT AREAS AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
 KEY RESULT AREAS  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Ensure timely delivery on assigned tasked in the strategic plan process.
Ensure effective facilitation of strategic planning activities such conferencing facilities for strategic planning workshops
Ensure timely submission of relevant preliminary preparation such as data mining, preliminary assessments
Ensure timely preparation of zero draft documents and tools for data collection and analysis

Corporate Planning
Ensure timely submission of zero draft notes on the Corporate Balanced Scorecard to supervisor
Ensure effective facilitation of corporate planning meetings to facilitate development of departmental and corporate annual work plans and budgets
Ensure submitted departmental workplans are appropriately documented and filed
Ensure timely submission of the zero draft the IDC Annual entity operational report.

Corporate Performance Monitoring
Arrange departmental review meetings for quarterly workplan reviews
Ensure submitted departmental workplan review reports are appropriately documented and filed
Prepare the quarterly performance analysis data base for submission to supervisor
Prepare draft performance reports for submission to supervisor
Draft internal Customer Satisfaction Survey tools
Draft external Customer Satisfaction Survey tools
Analyse data and draft analysis report for submission to supervisor

Stakeholder Liaison
Prepare zero draft report and responses to queries from parliamentary committees and other government bodies as required.
Conduct preliminary analysis on the impact of legislative changes on the organization and its operations proposing recommendations for necessary actions.
Organise periodic business review meetings with subsidiary executives
Provide secretariate support in organising the annual Group conference for the furtherance of Group interests
Provide secretariate support in organising engagements with subsidiary companies to ensure alignment with then Group strategic goals and policies
Turn-around time for submitting analysis report of feedback from Group Conference after event

Information Provision
Undertake preliminary research activities on various sectors of the economy
Collect and analyze data from multiple sources to produce accurate reports
Develop a database of sector-specific information
Ensure the timely provision of accurate data upon request
Undertake preliminary analysis on existing and proposed policies to determine their impact on IDC Group business and operations
Conduct preliminary business research activities to support business intelligence and market analysis.
Ensure timely submission of periodic Departmental research papers
Ensure timely submission of analysis on strategic positions and prevailing issues

Enhanced Group oversight and support
Undertake preliminary preparations in the provision of technical support to subsidiaries
Provide secretariate support in the provision of technical support to subsidiaries.

Improved Efficiency
Submit innovative suggestions for implementation to Supervisor
Complete department assignments within stipulated timelines
Complete department assignments to stipulated standards/quality
Turn-around time for producing economic watch research papers

Furtherance of Company’s Interests Exercise the powers and duties generally exercised by Research and Strategy Analyst in the furtherance of the interests of the company as may be authorised and or delegated by the Supervisor.
Enhanced Employee Engagement and Performance Timely submission of completed performance contract to supervisor.

Suggest and propose initiatives to support corporate values suggested to supervisor.

Ensure submission of completed Performance Appraisal form to supervisor.

Periodically submits required reports relating to mentorship and training/coaching programmes to the department in charge of Human Capital.

Healthy and Safety Take reasonable care for own health and safety as well as that of other employees, clients, and others as may be required from time to time.
Meetings Attend staff/departmental meetings.
Any other Duties Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Professional Qualification:
Grade 12 School Certificate
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, and/or equivalent Professional Qualification in relevant field from reputable institution.
Investments Advisor Licence – Security Exchange Commission (SEC) is added advantage
Relevant Professional Membership
Minimum Relevant Work Experience:
2 years relevant work experience or similar position
Skill Specifications:
Excellent problem solving and presentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders
Data management and record keeping.
Proficient in using computers
Other Attributes
Professionalism
Transparency
Integrity
Distinction
Innovation
Teamwork

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office work environment.
Use of computers and other office equipment.
Concentration and analysis.
Managing tight deadlines.
Normal environmental conditions
Occasional local and international travel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications are online.
Go to https://forms.office.com/r/7Y9ai2jjm9
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Deadline for applications shall be 15th February 2026.

IDC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer