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:

1. Job Title: Manager – Human Resource and Administration

Salary Grade: ZSA03/L
Number of Positions: 1 Position

A. Job Purpose

To manage the human resource function and provision of administrative and logistical support services in order to facilitate smooth operations of the Agency.

B. The Job Holder Will Perform the Following Functions:

i. Manages effectively human resource planning in order to meet the human resource needs of the Agency.

ii. Manages timely recruitment and placement of appropriate staff in order to facilitate efficient operations of the Agency.

iii. Ensures effectively interpretation and implementation of Conditions of Service in order to maintain consistency in their applications.

iv. Ensures timely preparation of the payroll and staff establishment in order to facilitate acquisition of salaries and ensure adherence to approved staffing levels.

v. Manages timely development and implementation of staff welfare programmes in order to enhance staff morale in the Agency.

vi. Manages effectively the provision of administrative and logistical support services in order to facilitate the smooth operations of the Agency.

vii. Manages timely the development of individual and departmental work plans and implementation of performance appraisal in order to monitor and evaluate performance.

viii. Manages effectively the human and other resources in the section in order to attain the objectives of the department.

C. Required Academic and Professional Qualifications:

i. Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate, Five O levels including English and mathematics or equivalent.

ii. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a closely related equivalent.

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

iv. Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.

v. Eight (8) years of relevant experience, out of which three (3) must be in supervisory or managerial role in a human resource function.

D. Desired Knowledge

i. Employment Law and Compliance.

ii. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding.

iii. Compensation and Benefits.

iv. Performance Management Systems.

v. Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution.

vi. Human Resource Analytics and Information Systems (HRIS).

E. Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

i. Excellent written and oral communication.

ii. Ability to write clear analytical and technical reports.

iii. Strong computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS).

iv. Proven management, supervisory, and conflict resolution skills.

v. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

vi. High degree of integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

vii. Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure.

viii. Workforce planning, budgeting for HR costs, organization design, linking HR metrics to business KPIs.

ix. Policy development, compliance audits, fraud detection, data privacy, confidentiality.

x. Negotiating with union, conflict resolution, couching managers.

xi. Board reporting.

xii. Emotional intelligence, integrity, discretion, analytical thinking, communication.

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