JOB OPPORTUNITIES – ZAMBART

Job description

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITIES – ZAMBART

🏢 Company: Zambart
📍 Location: Lusaka (UNZA Ridgeway Campus)
💼 Job Type: Full-time

Zambart, a leading Zambian research organization specializing in HIV, Tuberculosis, and broader public health research, is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

🔹 1. Chief Operations Officer (COO)

📍 Department: Administration
📌 Reports To: Executive Director

Job Summary
A senior leadership role responsible for overseeing operations, ensuring efficiency, and driving implementation of organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage overall organizational operations
• Drive process optimization and operational efficiency
• Coordinate production of annual reports
• Ensure alignment with strategic goals and deliverables
• Oversee procurement, facilities, and regulatory coordination
• Monitor performance using dashboards and strategic plans
• Provide financial oversight including budgeting and analysis
• Support business development and sustainability initiatives
• Supervise Zambart Services Department (ZSD)

Requirements
• Degree in Accounting or full ACCA
• MBA (mandatory)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience (preferably in NGOs)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Financial management and reporting expertise
• Proficiency in MS Office / Microsoft 365

📅 Closing Date: 1st May 2026

🔹 2. Learning & Development HR Assistant

📍 Department: Human Resources
📌 Reports To: Head of Human Resources

Job Summary
Supports implementation of learning and development programs and contributes to building a strong learning culture within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist in identifying training needs and developing programs
• Coordinate and schedule training sessions
• Prepare training materials and learning content
• Support evaluation of training effectiveness
• Maintain training records and documentation
• Assist with mentorship and coaching programs
• Provide administrative support on HR L&D activities
• Monitor employee leave tracking and related tasks

Requirements
• Degree in HR, Public Administration, Psychology, Education, or related field
• 2–3 years’ experience (L&D experience preferred)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office / Microsoft 365
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

📩 How to Apply
Submit your application including:
• CV
• Cover letter
• Three traceable references

📍 Addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources
Zambart Head Office, Ridgeway Campus
P.O Box 50697, Lusaka

📧 Email: jobs@zambart.org.zm

📅 Closing Date: 24th April 2026

⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted