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

JOB DETAILS:
The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency and is responsible, under the direction of the Board, for the day-to-day administration of the Agency.

a. Job Purpose
The Director General is responsible for the successful leadership and Management of ZEMA in furtherance of the mandate specified in the EMA and the strategic direction set by the Board.

b. Key Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the Director General and CEO (without limitation), include:
i. Providing pro-active leadership in the accomplishment of the mandate (as prescribed in the EMA), vision, mission and strategic plans of the Agency;
ii. Ensure the efficient and effective implementing of the decisions of the Board;
iii. Upholding and promoting the corporate image of the Agency and its core values;
iv. Supervise the timely consideration of environmental assessments and ensuring timely submissions to the Board;
v. Supervise the permitting, licensing, enforcement and compliance monitoring to facilitate adherence to the provisions of the EMA;
vi. Providing strategic leadership and ensuring the efficient management of financial resources, human capital and support services;
vii. Chair Senior Management meetings;
viii. Spearhead the Agency’s Resource mobilization initiatives;
ix. Ensuring the effective implementation of the Agency’s Performance Management Systems in order to enhance individual and organizational performance;

x. Discharge duties as Ex-officio member of the Board;
xi. Implement Environmental Agreements; and
xii. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Board.

c. Minimum Qualifications
• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Resource Economics or their equivalent,
• 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
• Ten (10) 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;
• Clear understanding of the national development agenda, policies and plans;
• 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;
• Ability to effectively communicate with governmental, International, private, NGO and public sector decision-makers;
• Ingenious skills in managing organizational development plans; • Exceptional Interpersonal and team working skills;
• Functional skills in financial management and budgeting;
• Proven problem-solving skills and exceptional customer relations when dealing with both internal and external dients;
• Computer literacy; and
• Pragmatic, efficient and highly organized personality.
• Incorruptible and diplomacy

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: 120

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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