Vacancy title:
Economist – External/Fiscal Sector

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Bank of Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 12 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Brief

To produce analytical reports and undertake short term research to support monetary policy formulation.

Published On: 27 February 2026

Closing Date: 12 March 2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Bank of Zambia, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambians for the following vacant positions:

ECONOMIST – EXTERNAL/FISCAL SECTOR (2 POSTS)

GRADE: BoZM5

Job Purpose

To produce analytical reports and undertake short term research to support monetary policy formulation.

Main Accountabilities

• Produce analytical reports on macroeconomic developments to support monetary policy formulation.
• Undertake short-term research on macroeconomic developments to support monetary policy formulation.
• Collect macroeconomic data and maintain a database; and
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on economic developments

Economics

Qualifications and Experience

• MSc/MA/MPhil in Economics, Money and Banking or Monetary and Financial Economics or equivalent;
• Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Levels (credit or better)
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience.

Key Knowledge and Attributes

• Strong macroeconomic modelling and forecasting skills.
• Ability to work in a high pressure and deadline sensitive environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office and econometrics software.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously in a team.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Analytical thinking.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Bank of Zambia Conditions of Service will apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Only candidates meeting the above role specifications are invited to apply online, applicants detailed curriculum vitae (CV), scanned certified copies of certificates and National Registration Card (MUST) be attached to the online application. The closing date is 12 March 2026. Please note that only applications submitted online shall be considered.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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