Principal

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – PRINCIPAL

Evelyn Hone College seeks to employ a strong and dynamic person for the position of Principal and Chief Executive Officer. The college is Zambia’s largest Technical institution with a large number of students in the Applied Sciences & Health, Business, Education and Media faculties.

Job Title: Principal
Job Grade: EHC 1
Work station: Evelyn Hone College – Lusaka
Reports to: Evelyn Hone College Board

Job Purpose
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To be responsible for strategic leadership, administrative and financial management of the Institution in attaining its role in the country’s economic, social and cultural growth and development through teaching, research, public service and innovation. Part-time job listings

The Principal shall lead the development of the College’s educational strategic goals, frameworks and policies.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Planning

Directs the development, implementation and review of the EHC’s Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) in order to ensure attainment of the College’s strategic objectives.

Financial Resource Management

Coordinates the development of annual operating plans and budgets for Council’s approval and prudently manages the Institution’s resources within those budget guidelines. Zambia job market

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Academic Administration

Provides oversight in the planning and management of all academic administration to ensure integrity of the academic records, and all forms of certification of academic achievement of past and present students. Particular attention must be paid to general and faculty rules.

Communications and Working Relationship

Working closely with Schools and professional service across the Institution, specifically in areas of teaching and learning, quality enhancement, academic standards, research development, knowledge transfer and internationalization.

Resource Mobilization

Provides leadership in resource mobilization and management. CV writing service

Partnerships

Develops and maintains partnerships with other Institutions, Government and Non-governmental organizations as well as bilateral and multilateral donor communities.

Leadership

Promotes sound corporate governance and ethical standards across the Institution and effectively leads by demonstrating exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organizational values.

Corporate Governance

Ensures observance of good corporate governance practices.

Performance Management System

Supervises timely development of individual work plans and implementation of APAS in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

Innovation and Research

Promotes and coordinates research and innovation activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
a) Minimum Vocational / Professional Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant technical field and/or management
• A PhD is an added advantage

b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

• 5 years at senior management level
• Must have relevant teaching experience, preferably in TEVET Sector.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Conceptual / strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Interpretation of financial statements
• Monitoring and Evaluating Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Stress Management
• Excellent communication skills, highly confidential and well organized
• Team Building
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Coaching mentoring and counselling
• Performance Management
• Change Management
• Visionary
• Integrity

Application Procedure

Applicants should address their application to:

The Board Chairperson
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce
P.O. Box 30029,
Church Road
Lusaka.

Closing date: 4th February, 2026 by 17:00 hours.