1. STANDARDS AND RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Job description

Research – Undertakes periodically the conduct of research on emerging issues related to the National Qualifications Framework in order to facilitate decision-making.

Standards – Undertakes effectively, the development and review of guidelines and standards in order to facilitate approval by the Board.

Compliance Monitoring – Undertakes periodically the conduct of compliance monitoring of Appropriate Authorities in order to ensure adherence to the National Qualifications Framework standards.

Publication – Undertakes timely the publication of national qualifications standards in order to facilitate implementation by Appropriate Authorities and Awarding Bodies and create public awareness.

Qualifications and Experience:

i)     Full Grade 12 School Certificate

ii)     Bachelor’s Degree

iii)    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Monitoring and Evaluation role

iv)    Ability to write technical and analytical Reports

v)     Ability to communicate effectively in English

vi)  Qualifications under (i) and (ii) MUST be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority and verification/evaluation certificates submitted together with the application.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should send their applications attaching their cover letter, CV, copies of academic and professional qualifications and ZAQA verification certificates in a SINGLE PDF document to recruitments@zaqa.gov.zm addressed to:

 THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

Zambia Qualifications Authority

Finsbury Park

Kabwe Roundabout

P O Box 51103

LUSAKA

Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

Detailed job descriptions can be found on our website Vacancies – ZAQA

The closing date for receiving applications is SUNDAY 18TH JANUARY 2026 at 17:00 hours.                              

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO