Research Laboratory Technologist (x2)

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:

RESEARCH LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, SALARY GRADE ZRA05 – (2 POSITIONS),

RESEARCH AND CORPORATE STRATEGY FUNCTION

A. PURPOSE

Reporting to the Assistant Director-Statistics, the job holder will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support in research laboratory facility and management of access to anonymized tax data for research purposes, access to and using the data.

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Manage the administrative and technical functions of the data lab;
2. Ensure adherence to data security and confidentiality protocols;
3. Maintaining lab hardware and software, and troubleshooting technical issues;
4. Liaise with ZRA’s ICT department and relevant stakeholders;
5. Retrieve, cleaning and processing microdata in SQL and Stata;
6. Assisting in drafting, reviewing and revising documentation related to the microdata;
7. Assisting with data manipulation, analysis, and visualization;
8. Responding to researcher queries and providing technical guidance;
9. Assisting in drafting, reviewing and revising documentation related to the data;
10. Facilitate knowledge-sharing between various stakeholders;
11. Contribute to the development of the lab’s policies and procedures;
12. Participate in capacity-building initiatives (e.g., training workshops);

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Grade 12 school Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field;
3. Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in data extraction and manipulation using SQL, STATA and/or Python; and
4. Master’s Degree in a related field is an added advantage.

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

1. Self-motivated and results-oriented
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Proficient in SQL (including complex queries, joins, and subqueries) for Oracle and MS SQL Server environments.
5. Strong Python programming skills with experience using Pandas and NumPy
6. Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques using STATA and/or R studio.
7. Knowledge of relational database concepts and data schemas
8. Understanding of basic statistical concepts and their application in economic research
9. Ability to interpret and analyse data from various sources.

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