TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY MANAGER (01)

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Livingstone Institute of Business and Engineering Studies (LIBES) is a Government institution under the Ministry of Technology and Science, established under Statutory Instrument No. 7 of 2003 in accordance with the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Act of 1998.

The Institute is located at Plot No. 2621, Nakatindi Road, Livingstone.

LIBES invites applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

1. TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY MANAGER (01)

Reporting to: Principal

Purpose of the Role

To plan, coordinate, and oversee all training and consultancy programmes at the Institute, ensuring quality delivery, compliance with prescribed standards of Training Authorities, responsiveness to industry needs and promotion of research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee all training and consultancy programmes
Ensure compliance with Training Authorities’ policies, standards, and accreditation requirements
Supervise Heads of Department and instructional staff
Coordinate curriculum development, implementation and review
Monitor training quality, learner performance, assessments, examinations and institute corrective measures where necessary
Prepare and submit training-related reports
Prepare, implement and monitor the training, research and consultancy budget
Promote industry linkages, competence and work-based learning
Oversee product promotion and student recruitment initiatives
Ensure optimal utilisation, maintenance, and accountability of training materials, equipment, workshops and laboratories
Initiate, coordinate, manage consultancy services and short-term professional training programmes for industry, government and the community
Promote applied research, innovation and skills-based problem-solving among academic staff and students
Coordinate institutional research initiatives that support training improvement, industry relevance and community development
Encourage the development of innovative training models, new programmes and technology-driven learning approaches
Support the incubation of innovative ideas, prototypes and entrepreneurial initiatives within the Institute

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Training Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in training or academic management
Accreditation with TEVETA or a relevant professional body
Teaching Methodology

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant qualifications to:

E-mail: libesrecuitment@gmail.com and hr@libescollege.edu.zm

OR

The Principal

Livingstone Institute of Business and Engineering Studies (LIBES)

P.O. Box D27

Nakatindi Road, Livingstone

Note: All qualifications must be certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZQA).

Closing Date: 6th February 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.