EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Truckers Association of Zambia (TAZ) is a trade association of truckers that was re-established and re-registered on 11th June 2007 under the Societies Act Cap 119 of the Laws of Zambia and as an Employer Association on 25th March 2020. It’s main role is to influence trucking industry policy, regulation and practice for the benefit of its members and the industry.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of the Chief Executive Officer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The CEO will build and head the Secretariat of the Association and reporting to the Executive Committee (EXCOM) and coordinating day-to-day business with the Chairperson and undertake the following functions:

• (a) Ensure effective representation of the Association, implementation of its objectives and programmes, membership growth and retention, adherence to performance and legislative standards, promotion of the Association’s culture and reputation within the transport industry, proper documentation and record of meetings, and efficient coordination of the Secretariat’s daily administrative functions;
• (b) Shall be responsible for the overall budgetary control as set by the EXCOM;
• (c) Maintain a close relationship with the membership in order to identify and address challenges affecting the industry through engagement with relevant Government Ministries, institutions, and the Executive Committee of the Association; communicate the activities and achievements of the Association through monthly newsletters; and ensure membership statements are duly dispatched and fees fully collected within the prescribed period;
• (d) Act as a lobbyist for the Association to appropriate institutions within and outside Zambia in order to obtain services which will add value to the Association; and
• (e) The job entails frequent travel both locally and regionally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• a) A degree in logistics and transport, engineering, business or any related field;
• b) Membership of a professional body;
• c) At least 5 years of demonstrated capacity and experience in designing, implementing and managing private sector engagement activities, including working with public, private logistics and transport service providers or trade associations in and/or out of Zambia;
• d) Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite;
• e) Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• f) Good oral and written communication skills;
• g) Organisational skills and ability to multi-task; and
• h) Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

• Ensure effective representation of the Association, implementation of its objectives and programmes, membership growth and retention, adherence to performance and legislative standards, promotion of the Association’s culture and reputation within the transport industry, proper documentation and record of meetings, and efficient coordination of the Secretariat’s daily administrative functions;
• Shall be responsible for the overall budgetary control as set by the EXCOM;
• Maintain a close relationship with the membership in order to identify and address challenges affecting the industry through engagement with relevant Government Ministries, institutions, and the Executive Committee of the Association; communicate the activities and achievements of the Association through monthly newsletters; and ensure membership statements are duly dispatched and fees fully collected within the prescribed period;
• Act as a lobbyist for the Association to appropriate institutions within and outside Zambia in order to obtain services which will add value to the Association;
• The job entails frequent travel both locally and regionally.

• Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Organisational skills and ability to multi-task;
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

• A degree in logistics and transport, engineering, business or any related field;
• Membership of a professional body;
• At least 5 years of demonstrated capacity and experience in designing, implementing and managing private sector engagement activities, including working with public, private logistics and transport service providers or trade associations in and/or out of Zambia;