Vacancy title:
Director – Demography and Social Statistics

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Civil & Government, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Zambia Statistics Agency

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026

Duty Station:
Corner of John Mbita Road and Nationalist Road | Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) was established under the Statistics Act, Chapter 127 of the Laws of Zambia, for the coordination of an integrated National Statistical System (NSS) to build a sustainable capacity for the production and use of statistical data and information for planning purposes at all levels of governance. ZamStats has embarked on a transformative agenda which responds to the current trends in the statistical eco-system. In this regard, ZamStats hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are self-driven and dynamic with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Purpose

Provide strategic and technical leadership for the design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of demographic, social, governance and cultural statistics across the National Statistical System (NSS). The role ensures fit-for-purpose survey and census programs, integration of administrative and Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) data, methodological rigor, gender and inclusivity mainstreaming, and timely dissemination of high-quality social indicators to inform national development planning, evidence-based policymaking, and international reporting (e.g., SDGs,) and Agenda 2063.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute decennial census to international standards
• Run regular household and thematic surveys
• Strengthen use of Administrative Data with the relevant Stakeholders
• Apply Quality Assurance frameworks and metadata standards for consistency
• Use Geographical Information System (GIS) and model-based estimation for poverty, health and education mapping
• Convert statistics into actionable insights and meet external reporting duties
• Ensure disaggregation and inclusive statistics
• Safeguard respondents, staff, and data; uphold ethics
• Build technical capability and manage people and budgets
• Align producers/users of Social-Economic Statistics to reduce duplication and raise quality

Qualifications

• Full Grade Twelve (12) / Form V Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Demography, Statistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and other related fields
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience

At least ten (10) years relevant experience, of which five (5) years should be at Management Level

Desired Knowledge

• Survey and Census Methodology
• Social Indicator Frameworks and SDG Reporting
• Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) and Administrative Data Integration
• Data Quality Assurance Frameworks (SDMX/DDI)
• Geographical Information System (GIS) and Small-Area Estimation
• Dashboard and Data-Visualization Basics
• Project and Field-Operations Management
• Budgeting, and Monitoring and Evaluation

Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Computer skills
• Risk and Change Management Skills
• Leadership and People Development Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy
• Communication and Advocacy Skills
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Results Oriented

Additional Notes

• The job holders will be based at the Zambia Statistics Agency Headquarters in Lusaka.
• Applicants who have certificates of verification of local qualifications and/or certificates of verification and evaluation of foreign qualifications issued by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) must submit the said certificates with their applications for the position advertised. Applicants without certificates of verification and/or certificates of verification and evaluation must submit with their applications for the position advertised proof of submission of their application to ZAQA for verification of local qualifications and, where applicable, proof of submission of their application to ZAQA for verification and evaluation of foreign qualifications.
• Candidates who meet the above qualifications and work experience will be considered.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should apply for one of the above-listed positions only or otherwise be disqualified.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Suitably qualified candidates should submit their application letters, supported by copies of academic and professional qualifications along with detailed CVs, NRC and traceable referees, to the link below, not later than midnight Central African Time (CAT), 17th April, 2026. Applications received later than the closing date shall not be considered.

The application letters should be addressed to:

The Statistician-General

Zambia Statistics Agency

Corner of John Mbita Road and Nationalist Road,

Lusaka, Zambia

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