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 position:

Job Title: Senior Statistician – Industrial Production Statistics

Salary Grade: ZSA05/J
Number of Positions: 1 Position

A. Job Purpose

To coordinate the compilation, analysis, quality assurance and dissemination of Industrial Production Statistics covering manufacturing, mining, quarrying, construction, electricity, gas, water supply and related production sectors; and to oversee the production of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and other short-term economic indicators in accordance with international statistical standards.

B. The Job Holder Will Perform the Following Functions:

i. Produce manufacturing indicators and improve data quality and sector coverage.

ii. Produce mining indicators and improve mining statistics quality.

iii. Produce construction indicators and improve sector coverage.

iv. Produce energy indicators and improve utility statistics.

v. Produce Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and improve IIP quality.

vi. Improve industrial coverage.

vii. Improve Business register frame quality.

viii. Improve source systems for Administrative data integration.

ix. Maintain compliance with established economic statistics data quality, metadata and standards across all outputs produced.

x. Promote innovation.

xi. Disseminate outputs and improve user engagement.

xii. Strengthen partnerships and ensure that objectives of MOU’s with stakeholders are operationalised.

xiii. Improve institutional cooperation.

xiv. Strengthen technical skills and improve staff competencies of junior staff.

xv. Support the Implement the annual workplan through effective resource management and staff supervision.

C. Required Academic and Professional Qualifications:

i. Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate, five “O” levels including English and Mathematics or equivalent.

ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Economics and Finance or equivalent relevant field.

iii. Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Industrial Economics or related field will be an added advantage.

iv. Five (5) years relevant experience of which three (3) years should be at Supervisory Level in relevant role.

D. Desired Knowledge

i. Index of Industrial Production (IIP);

ii. ISIC Classification;

iii. Manufacturing Statistics;

iv. Mining Statistics;

v. Construction Statistics;

vi. Energy Statistics;

vii. Economic Census Analysis;

viii. Statistical Business Registers;

ix. Administrative Data Integration;

x. Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata; SPSS; SAS; R; Advanced Excel;

xi. Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.

xii. Ability to train and mentor junior staff and field personnel.

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. Strong Analytical skills.

vii. Project and risk management.

viii. Project Management.

ix. Communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Suitably qualified candidates should submit their application letters, supported by copies of academic and professional qualifications certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (attach proof of submission) along with detailed CVs with two (2) traceable referees and NRC, to the link below, not later than midnight Central African Time (CAT), Monday, 28th September 2026.

Applications received later than the closing date shall not be considered.

The application letters should be addressed to:

The Statistician-General
Zambia Statistics Agency
Corner of John Mbita Road and Nationalist Road,
P O Box 31908
Lusaka, Zambia

LINK: https://www.zamstats.gov.zm/Apply