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The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Purpose:

To develop and coordinate plans of the Commission into site corporate plan. The Heritage Planner will be responsible for planning, coordinating and guiding the sustainable conservation, protection and management of national heritage resources in line with national legislation, policies and international best practices.

Responsibilities or duties:

• Ensures commission plans are timely planned and obtained for consolidation into corporate plans in order for the Commission to implement them and achieve its mission, goals and objectives.
• Coordinates baseline studies for the production of management plans for various heritage sites.
• Monitors and evaluates continuously developments at the various heritage sites in order to ensure consistency and compliance with the development patterns and infrastructure.
• Compiles quarterly and annual reports.
• Produces progress reports on the Commission’s activities as requested by the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources.
• Monitors and updates heritage planning records, maps, and databases.
• Participates in research, documentation, and public awareness programmes on heritage conservation.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for management and relevant committees.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills):

• Bachelor’s Degree in History and Research Planning, Heritage Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Planning or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree in Heritage Conservation, Planning or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Membership with a Zambia Institute of Planners is a must.
• Strong knowledge of heritage conservation principles, planning, legislation, and development processes.
• Ability to interpret plans, maps and technical reports.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and deliver stakeholder.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills.

Experience needed:

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience in heritage planning, conservation or development control.
• Proficiency in GIS, Statistical analysis and other planning or mapping tools will be an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes):

Type of Employment: Permanent and Promotional Position

MACC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• Ensures commission plans are timely planned and obtained for consolidation into corporate plans in order for the Commission to implement them and achieve its mission, goals and objectives.
• Coordinates baseline studies for the production of management plans for various heritage sites.
• Monitors and evaluates continuously developments at the various heritage sites in order to ensure consistency and compliance with the development patterns and infrastructure.
• Compiles quarterly and annual reports.
• Produces progress reports on the Commission’s activities as requested by the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources.
• Monitors and updates heritage planning records, maps, and databases.
• Participates in research, documentation, and public awareness programmes on heritage conservation.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for management and relevant committees.

• Strong knowledge of heritage conservation principles, planning, legislation, and development processes.
• Ability to interpret plans, maps and technical reports.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and deliver stakeholder.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in GIS, Statistical analysis and other planning or mapping tools will be an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in History and Research Planning, Heritage Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Planning or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree in Heritage Conservation, Planning or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Membership with a Zambia Institute of Planners is a must.