The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (“ZEMA”) is a statutory body established under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) No. 12 of 2011 whose mandate is to do all such things as are necessary to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources, protection of the environment, and the prevention and control of pollution. In pursuance of its mandate, ZEMA is now inviting applications from visionary, competent and experienced Zambian citizens to fill the following position:

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 limitations include:

• Providing proactive leadership in the accomplishment of the Mandate (as prescribed in the EMA), Vision, Mission and strategic plans of the Agency.
• Ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the decisions of the Board.
• Upholding and promoting the corporate image of the agency and its core values.
• Supervise the timely consideration of environmental assessments and ensuring timely submissions to the Board.
• Supervise the permitting, licensing, enforcement and compliance monitoring to facilitate adherence to the provisions of the EMA.
• Providing strategic leadership and ensuring the efficient management of financial resources, human capital and support services.
• Chair Senior management meetings.
• Spearhead the Agency’s Resource mobilization initiatives.
• Ensuring the effective implementation of the agency’s performance management Systems in order to enhance individual and organizational performance.
• Discharge duties as Ex-officio member of the Board.
• Implement Environmental Agreements and
• 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 Management or Development Studies or Public Policy and Regulation); 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 experience in a reputable organisation 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 teams of environmental management specialists
• Intellectual ability to write, analyse 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 organisational development plans
• Exceptional interpersonal and team working skills
• Functional skills in financial management and budgeting
• Pragmatic, efficient and highly organised personality
• Incorruptible and diplomacy

f. Tenure of Employment & Remuneration

Five (5) year contract term, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Competitive Executive Remuneration package.

g. 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 a must.

• Providing proactive leadership in the accomplishment of the Mandate (as prescribed in the EMA), Vision, Mission and strategic plans of the Agency.
• Ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the decisions of the Board.
• Upholding and promoting the corporate image of the agency and its core values.
• Supervise the timely consideration of environmental assessments and ensuring timely submissions to the Board.
• Supervise the permitting, licensing, enforcement and compliance monitoring to facilitate adherence to the provisions of the EMA.
• Providing strategic leadership and ensuring the efficient management of financial resources, human capital and support services.
• Chair Senior management meetings.
• Spearhead the Agency’s Resource mobilization initiatives.
• Ensuring the effective implementation of the agency’s performance management Systems in order to enhance individual and organizational performance.
• Discharge duties as Ex-officio member of the Board.
• Implement Environmental Agreements and
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Board.

• 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 teams of environmental management specialists
• Intellectual ability to write, analyse 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 organisational development plans
• Exceptional interpersonal and team working skills
• Functional skills in financial management and budgeting
• Pragmatic, efficient and highly organised personality
• Incorruptible and diplomacy
• Driving and computer proficiency a must.

• 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 Management or Development Studies or Public Policy and Regulation); and
• Demonstration of Continuous Professional Development in Environmental or relevant scientific studies is an added advantage.