Manager – Digital Forensics

Job description

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous chal-lenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seek-ing highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

MANAGER- DIGITAL FORENSICS – SALARY GRADE ZRA04 (1 POSITIONS)

INVESTIGATIONS FUNCTION

A. PURPOSE

Reporting to the Assistant Director Investigations, the job holder will be responsible for managing the Forensic Unit with the aim of facilitating investigations and prosecution of tax offenders as well as support the ZRA overall compliance strategy.

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Planning and implementing activities of the Unit to achieve set targets;
2. Allocating appropriate tasks to team members in an effective and fair manner;
3. Providing guidance to officers for the forensic analysis requirement of each case;
4. Ensuring staff participation in the Unit’s work in-order to identify improvements to work processes;
5. Ensuring the effective use of Forensic laboratory Unit Procedure manuals so as to efficiently and effectively carry out operational plans / orders for the acquisition, examination, analysis and presentation of findings;
6. Directing and guiding Forensic Unit staff in the research and validation of new or existing techniques, procedures, methods, and equipment used in the laboratory;

7. Identifying and recommending needs for change in digital forensic equipment and procedures;
8. Liaising with and assisting other ZRA officials as well as other Government Agencies as necessary in an efficient and effective manner;
9. Monitoring staff performance and identifying development needs; and
10. Organising and reporting performance data.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Grade 12 School Certificate or General Certificate Education (GCE) equivalent with five credits or better which must include English and Mathematics;
2. University Degree with a bias in computer science, ICT or related field;
3. Minimum of five (5) years relevant post qualifying work experience supervising Digital Forensics work;
4. Minimum one vendor neutral and one vendor specific certification in digital forensics; and
5. Must be a licenced valid member of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ).

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

1. Innovative
2. High Integrity
3. Decision maker
4. Firm, Diplomatic & tactful
5. Team player
6. Strong leadership & management skills
7. Good Analytical & problem-solving skills
8. Good computer skills

Instructions to Candidates:
Only candidates meeting the above role specifications and competencies should apply. Candi-dates should send their Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae with details of current resi-dence, contact phone numbers/email address, three (3) traceable referees with their contact numbers and email addresses. Please scan and submit all documents as one (1) single file which should clearly indicate your full name and position applied for.

Only relevant copies of your professional qualifications should be attached to the application and consolidated in a single file. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 17th June, 2025 using the following email addresses, Careers20242@zra.org.zm

The Authority is an equal employer and candidates are expected to demonstrate Integrity when participating in the recruitment process. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and candidates should not apply for more than two (2) positions.

The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. BOX 35710
LUSAKA