Job description

ZAMBIA STATISTICS AGENCY (ZAMSTATS)

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) was established under the Statistics Act, Chapter 127 of the Laws of Zambia, for the coordination of an integrated National Statistical System (NSS) to build a sustainable capacity for the production and use of statistical data and information for planning purposes at all levels of governance.

ZamStats has embarked on a transformative agenda which responds to the current trends in the statistical eco-system. In this regard, ZamStats hereby invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian nationals who are self-driven and dynamic with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Title: Senior Planner (Salary Grade ZSA05/J)

(1 Position)

A. Job Purpose

To coordinate institutional planning processes, coordinate and contribute to the development of the Agency Strategic Business Plan, monitoring the implementation of strategic and annual work plans, tracking key performance indicators, and ensuring that statistical programmes and projects are aligned with national, regional, and international statistical priorities. The role will also support the mobilization and efficient utilization of resources for statistical development initiatives and to supervise and undertake the development and implementation of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) in order ensure the effective achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

B. The job holder will perform the following functions:

i. Coordinate the development and review of strategic plans, annual work plans, and departmental operational plans.

ii. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of organizational plans and programmes.

iii. Coordinate performance management and reporting systems.

iv. Prepare institutional quarterly , annual performance reports and planning documents.

v. Facilitate the alignment of organizational plans with national development frameworks and sector policies.

vi. Support budgeting and resource mobilization processes.

vii. Coordinate project planning, implementation, and monitoring activities.

viii. Conduct policy, planning, and performance analyses to support management decision-making.

ix. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on planning and development matters.

x. Maintain planning and performance monitoring databases and information system

C. Minimum Qualification and Experience

i. Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with five (5) O levels

ii. Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science, Economics, Development Studies or its equivalent

iii. Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

iv. Five (5) years experience (3) of which must in strategic planning at supervisor level.

D. Desired Knowledge

i. Strategic Planning and Management

ii. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

iii. National Development Planning

iv. Statistical Systems and Official Statistics

v. Project Planning and Management

vi. Policy Analysis and Research

vii. Budgeting and Resource Management

viii. Legal and Institutional Framework

ix. Information and Communication Technology

E. Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

i. Result oriented

ii. Integrity and confidentiality;

iii. Problem-Solving Skills

iv. Stakeholder engagement & diplomacy

v. Leadership and people development;

vi. Analytical and critical thinking abilities.

vii. Financial and Resource Planning

viii. Good Communication and report writing skills

ix. Risk and change management,

x. Project and risk management