Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
a. Job Purpose
• Under the supervision of the Director General, the Director Operations provides leadership and management to the Agency’s technical Directorate for the effective execution of the Agency’s mandate as prescribed by the EMA and the ZEMA Strategic Plan.

b. Main duties and Accountabilities (without limitation)
The main duties and responsibilities of the Director Operations, include;
i. Supervising and provide policy/strategic guidance to the Directorate. Review of environmental applications.
ii. Reviewing and respond to correspondences/reports.
iv. Development of strategic/policy/new plans for the Directorate.
v. Represent the Directorate at Senior management meetings.
vi. Chair Directorate meetings.
vii. Effective preparation and attendance of Board Committee meetings.
viii. Review and onward submission of departmental monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
ix. Conduct Departmental Meetings to facilitate staff engagement in Directorate affairs.
x. Ensure effective preparation and execution of Directorate plans and budgets.
xi. Ensure effective and efficient utilization of the Directorates Human, Financial and Logistical resources.
xii. Prepare, monitor, implement and review Strategic Risks for the Directorate.
xiii. Review, prepare and update departmental operations and annual
reports.
xiv. Attend high level meetings as may be required.
xv. Lead Delegations or Investigation Teams.
xvi. Ensure effective and efficient management of Environmental Emergencies and complaints.
xvil. Effectively manage ZEMA’s Performance Management System In the Directorate.
xvii. Provide guidance on ZEMA’s International Environmental obligations. xix. Carry out all other executive assignments.

c. Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.
• University Degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management or related field
• Possession of a Master’s Degree (MBA, MSc, MA,) or postgraduate qualification in Environmental or General Management or Development Studies or Public Policy & Regulation, is an added advantage; and
• Demonstration of Continuous Professional Development in Environmental or relevant scientific studies is an added advantage.

d. Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience
• Eight (8) years’ work experience in a reputable organization, of which five (5) years must have been at Senior Management level
• Member of a relevant professional body where applicable
• Experience in Public Policy and Regulation

e. Required attributes and Competencies
• High Integrity
• Visionary and goals driven;
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all environmental laws and regulations including international conventions
• Ability to lead a variety of environmental management specialists;
• Intellectual ability to write, analyze and interpret scientific, technical and environmental management reports;
• Exceptional interpersonal and team working skills;
• Proven problem-solving skills and exceptional customer relations when dealing with both internal and external clients;
• Computer literacy; and
• Pragmatic, efficient and highly organized personality.

f. Tenure of employment & Remuneration
• Three (3) year contract term, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
• Competitive Executive Remuneration package.

Candidate Profile
• The candidates must be Zambian of exceptional integrity who are self-starters, goal- oriented with demonstrated ability to lead teams through onerous time bound tasks. Driving and computer proficiency are a must.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates may send their application letters, certified copies of relevant academic certificates and Curriculum Vitae indicating contact telephone numbers, email addresses and contact details of at least three traceable referees to the address below:
• The Board Chairperson
Zambia Environmental Management Agency
Corner of Church and Suez roads
P.O. Box 35131,
LUSAKA.
• Electronic submissions can be made through: jobs@zema.org.zm 
• Closing Date
• Closing date for receiving applications is Friday 11th August 2023. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• NOTE: Envelopes should be clearly marked in bold for the position applied for -“JOB APPLICATION FOR

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