EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), established under section 4 of the ZDA Act Number 11 of 2006 is an organization responsible for fostering economic growth and development by promoting trade and investment in Zambia.

The Agency is seeking highly qualified and self-motivated individuals to fill the following vacancies:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER – ZDA 5 (2 POSITIONS)

Reporting to the Research and Policy Specialist, the job holder will provide support in undertaking strategic plans and implementation of programmes/activities for the Agency. The job holder will also undertake monitoring and evaluation programmes/activities covering investments, exports, and enterprise development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a database on ZDA and national investment and trade information system, showing various markets dynamics, and implications on development and on industry competitiveness in Zambia; Gather, analyse and disseminate ZDA programme information and their impact on industry;
• Conduct statistical analysis on ZDA programmes and activities;
• Ensure accurate, timely statistical data on country competitiveness factors against set targets,
• Develop databases of effectiveness of ZDA programs;
• Act in supportive role to evaluating the ZDA performance and monitoring the planning and implementation of programs;
• Draft regular updates of progress made, identify potential bottlenecks and report these to the division manager for action.
• Publish flyers and leaflets on a quarterly basis showing projections of effects of ZDA programs;
• Act as a link point for other research work in the department and manage their coordination;
• Conduct primary and secondary research and develop benchmarks on effective investment and trade development policy and strategies;
• Lead and/or participate in field evaluations or surveys as required for policy formulation and program development;
• Collaborate with technical teams, ministries and development partners to develop and/or align resource acquisition strategies and plans.
• Prepare and submit periodic and adhoc reports of the department’s activities;
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications / Experience/ Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics;
• One year experience in the design and implementation of M and E systems;
• Experience in report writing for donor funded programs, NGOs and/or public sector;
• Ability to prepare presentations;
• In-depth knowledge of government policies and programmes;
• Demonstrable experience in report writing and statistical analysis;
• Proficiency in Statistical Software Packages i.e Stata, Eviews, SPSS, Excel, Nvivo etc;
• Ability to undertake complex analytical assignments;
• Good communication skills (both written and oral).

APPLICATION METHOD

Interested candidates are required to visit www.zda.org.zm/index.php/opportunities for detailed job descriptions and application instructions.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of qualifications. The Agency is an equal opportunity employer.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 7th April, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.