Background

Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy Limited (BEMCONSULT) has been engaged by the Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (ZCILT) to assist in identifying and recruiting a seasoned Transport and Logistics Executive.

Job Purpose

The Chief Executive Officer / Registrar shall be the principal executive and accounting officer of the Institute, responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Institute’s mandate as provided in the Act. The CEO shall report to the Council/Board and ensure effective delivery of the Institute’s core functions.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the provisions of the Act and Council resolutions.
• Develop and execute the Institute’s strategic plan.
• Advise Council on policy, regulatory, and operational matters.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and governance requirements.
• Serve as secretary to Council by the Act
• Develop frameworks for accreditation of logistics and transport training institutions.
• Establish minimum curriculum standards for professional programs.
• Ensure alignment of training programs with industry needs and international standards.
• Develop and oversee professional examinations and certification schemes.
• Establish Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
• Ensure mandatory CPD compliance for licensed practitioners.
• Facilitate partnerships with universities, colleges, and international bodies.
• Institute mechanisms for monitoring training quality and compliance.
• Conduct audits of accredited institutions.
• Establish and maintain a register of licensed professionals.
• Ensure only qualified persons are authorized to practice and develop compliance monitoring frameworks.
• Supervise inspections of firms and practitioners.
• Facilitate investigation of complaints and misconduct.
• Promote ethical practice and professional accountability.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and relevant authorities on illegal practice.
• Represent the Institute in national and international forums.
• Foster collaboration with regional and global professional bodies.
• Mobilize research grants and technical assistance funding.
• Develop income-generating assets (training centers, consultancy services).
• Explore investment opportunities aligned with the Act.
• Oversee the recruitment, supervision, and appraising of staff.
• Promote a culture of professionalism and accountability.

Preferred Competencies and Skills

• Excellent communication skills -oral & written
• Proven leadership and institutional development capacity.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong negotiating skills
• Attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality
• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Good time management skills
• Team player
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Good Problem-Solving skills

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Logistics/Transport/Supply Chain/Legal/Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Business Administration as an added Advantage
• Certification in corporate governance or regulatory compliance will be a plus.
• Must have at least 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Logistics and Transport Management with a minimum of 5 years at senior management.
• Work experience at a senior management level with a professional body/institute aligned to Logistics/Transport/Supply Chain Management will be a plus.
• Must demonstrate experience in: Regulatory enforcement or professional body administration, Training coordination, accreditation, or academic quality assurance and Revenue generation, financial management and institutional sustainability
• Strong knowledge of professional regulation frameworks.
• Must have understanding of education and training accreditation systems.
• Must be a member of the Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (ZCILT)

Additional Notes

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

• Implement the provisions of the Act and Council resolutions.
• Develop and execute the Institute’s strategic plan.
• Advise Council on policy, regulatory, and operational matters.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and governance requirements.
• Serve as secretary to Council by the Act
• Develop frameworks for accreditation of logistics and transport training institutions.
• Establish minimum curriculum standards for professional programs.
• Ensure alignment of training programs with industry needs and international standards.
• Develop and oversee professional examinations and certification schemes.
• Establish Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
• Ensure mandatory CPD compliance for licensed practitioners.
• Facilitate partnerships with universities, colleges, and international bodies.
• Institute mechanisms for monitoring training quality and compliance.
• Conduct audits of accredited institutions.
• Establish and maintain a register of licensed professionals.
• Ensure only qualified persons are authorized to practice and develop compliance monitoring frameworks.
• Supervise inspections of firms and practitioners.
• Facilitate investigation of complaints and misconduct.
• Promote ethical practice and professional accountability.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and relevant authorities on illegal practice.
• Represent the Institute in national and international forums.
• Foster collaboration with regional and global professional bodies.
• Mobilize research grants and technical assistance funding.
• Develop income-generating assets (training centers, consultancy services).
• Explore investment opportunities aligned with the Act.
• Oversee the recruitment, supervision, and appraising of staff.
• Promote a culture of professionalism and accountability.

• Excellent communication skills -oral & written
• Proven leadership and institutional development capacity.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong negotiating skills
• Attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality
• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Good time management skills
• Team player
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Good Problem-Solving skills

• Degree in Logistics/Transport/Supply Chain/Legal/Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Business Administration as an added Advantage
• Certification in corporate governance or regulatory compliance will be a plus.
• Must have at least 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Logistics and Transport Management with a minimum of 5 years at senior management.
• Work experience at a senior management level with a professional body/institute aligned to Logistics/Transport/Supply Chain Management will be a plus.
• Must demonstrate experience in: Regulatory enforcement or professional body administration, Training coordination, accreditation, or academic quality assurance and Revenue generation, financial management and institutional sustainability
• Strong knowledge of professional regulation frameworks.
• Must have understanding of education and training accreditation systems.
• Must be a member of the Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (ZCILT)