Vacancy title:
Director – National Statistical System Coordination

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Civil & Government, 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 and coordination of the development, production and dissemination of statistics across the National Statistical System (NSS) in order to ensure adherence to prevailing standards and practices. The role ensures coordination in the production of timely quality statistics by the NSS to inform national development planning, evidence-based policymaking, and international reporting (e.g., SDGs, Agenda 2063).

Responsibilities

• Ensure harmonized implementation of statistical activities
• Ensure consistency in the production of statistics/ to ensure the quality of data is consistent with the NSS
• Provide information to the Government, key Stakeholders and the general public
• Facilitate evidence-based decision making
• Safeguard respondents, staff, and data; uphold ethics
• Build technical capability and manage people and budgets
• Align producers/users of official statistics to reduce duplication and raise quality

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade Twelve (12) / Form V Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Demography, Mathematics, or other fields related to statistics
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• At least ten (10) year’s relevant experience, of which five (5) years should be at Management Level

Desired Knowledge

• Survey and Census Methodology
• Management Skills Project and field-operations management
• Budgeting, and Monitoring and Evaluation
• Risk and change management

Desired Competencies and Personal Attributes

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

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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