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STANDARDS AND RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Zambia Qualifications Authority LUSAKA
Employer and vacancy source: Zambia Qualifications Authority
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- EmployerZambia Qualifications Authority
- LocationLUSAKA
- Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Zambia Qualifications Authority
- Location
- LUSAKA
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body established pursuant to the ZAQA Act No. 8 of 2024 to develop and implement a National Qualifications Framework (NQF), register qualifications on the NQF, verify and evaluate qualifications and ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable.
ZAQA is currently seeking the services of suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of:
1. STANDARDS AND RESEARCH SPECIALIST (Permanent and Pensionable)
Overall Responsibilities
To undertake the development, review and harmonisation of standards, and to design and conduct research studies that generate credible evidence to support Board approvals, inform policy formulation, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making within the Authority.
Qualifications and Experience:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate
ii) Bachelor’s Degree
iii) Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Standards Development or Research or Monitoring and Evaluation role
iv) Ability to write analytical and technical reports
v) Ability to communicate effectively in English
vi) Qualifications under (i) & (ii) above 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/evaluation 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
A detailed job description can be found on our website Vacancies – ZAQA
The closing date for receiving applications is Saturday, 10th October 2026 at 17:00 hours.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO
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