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:

Manager– Training and Development (Salary Grade ZSA03/L)

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A. Job Purpose

To Coordinate the development and implementation of capacity building and professional development programmes in order to enhance skills/competences and performance in the Agency and National Statistical System (NSS). The Manager is responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the National Statistical Office’s institutional training program. The role ensures that staff at all levels—from temporary field enumerators to senior technical officers—have the statistical, technical, and operational competencies required to produce credible official statistics. The position leads training needs analysis, curriculum development, and the standardized delivery of large-scale field training for census and survey operations, while building sustainable internal training capacity and a learning culture across the institution.

B. The Job Holder will perform the following functions:

I. Establish an enterprise Learning and Development (L&D) Sstrategy aligned to the Agency transformation and competency framework.

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III. Manages effectively the development and implementation of the training policy on statistics related training in order to ensure consistency across the NSS.

IV. Design and implement the National Statistical Office (NSO’s) annual and multi-year institutional training program, covering technical, statistical, and operational competencies.

V. Oversee the planning and delivery of recurring professional development training for staff across all Departments.

VI. Ensure training programs are responsive and regularly updated to reflect emerging methodologies, technologies, and international statistical standards

VII. Coordinate the conduct of regular Training Needs Assessment in order to identify skills gaps and facilitate appropriate training programmes.

VIII. Develop structured training curricula, modules, and materials based on identified needs.

IX. Manage timely the preparation and implementation of training plans in order to ensure coordinated capacity building.

X. Develop and maintain a learning and competency framework for the institution, including defined career development pathways.

XI. Establish and manage partnerships with universities, regional statistical training centres, external training providers, NSS actors and donors and other training institutions to support staff development.

XII. Support the development or strengthening of a Statistical Training Institute or equivalent internal training structure, where applicable.

XIII. Establish mechanisms to evaluate training effectiveness, including posttraining assessments and certification, and conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation of training programmes in order to develop appropriate interventions.

XIV. Oversee timely development and implementation of training materials in order to ensure standardized training across the NSS.

XV. Manages timely development of individual and section work plans in order to monitor and evaluate performance.

XVI. Manage effectively the human and other resources in the section in order to attain the objectives of the Agency.

XVII. Coordinate staff nominations and participation in international and regional training programs, fellowships, and study tours.

XVIII. Build internal trainer pool and mentorship system to reduce cost and sustain learning and provide ongoing mentorship and support to internal trainers to maintain training quality and consistency.

XIX. Lead the planning and delivery of large-scale enumerator, supervisor, and district coordinator training ahead of census and survey field operations.

XX. Standardize training delivery across regions to ensure consistency in data collection nationwide.

XXI. Oversee competency testing and certification of trainees prior to field deployment

XXII. Prepare regular reports on training activities, outcomes, and budget utilization for senior management.

C. Minimum Qualification and Experience

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

ii. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management , Education, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration or related fied;

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

iv. A member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management

v. Eight (8) years experience, three (3) of which in a Learning and Development environment, Organisation development role; delivery of competency-based programmes and training evaluation.

E. Desired Knowledge

i. Training needs analysis;

ii. curriculum design;

iii. facilitation and adult learning;

iv. coaching;

v. learning evaluation

vi. LMS/learning records systems;

vii. budgeting and vendor management.

viii. Strategic Human Resource Planning

ix. Performance Management

x. Human Resource Information Management System (HRIMS)

F. Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

i. Result oriented, demonstrate ability to work under strict deadlines

ii. Integrity and confidentiality;

iii. Problem-Solving Skills

iv. Demonstrated commitment to duty and resiliance

v. Stakeholder engagement & diplomacy

vi. Leadership and people development;

vii. Strong Analytical skills

viii. Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy

ix. Communication and Advocacy Skills

x. Integrity and Confidentiality

xi. Project and risk management