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 Zambian nationals who are self-driven and dynamic with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Manager – Geographical Information Systems (Salary Grade ZSA03/L)

(1 Position)

A. Job Purpose

To coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance and modernization of the National Statistical Geographic Information System (GIS) and National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI); manage geospatial statistical standards, metadata, spatial data integration, census cartography, geospatial analytics and dissemination systems; and support the production of high-quality geospatial statistics, spatially-enabled official statistics and evidence-based decision-making across the National Statistical System.

B. The job holder will perform the following functions:

• Modernise Geographic Information System (GIS) and NSDI systems.
• Improve geospatial systems integration with statistical data to support small-area estimation, grid-based statistics, and evidence-based decision-making in line with the UN Global Statistical Geospatial Framework (GSGF).
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive, accurate, and continuously updated National Statistical Geographic Database, including administrative boundaries, enumeration areas, settlements, and infrastructure layers
• Ensure census and survey operations are supported by reliable cartographic products, including enumeration area maps, sampling frames, and field operation tools.
• Strengthen National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) governance and ensure compliance with national spatial data infrastructure (NSDI) policies where applicable
• Coordinate geospatial stakeholders and Promote geospatial data sharing
• Develop and enforce geospatial data standards, metadata frameworks, quality assurance benchmarks, and documentation Protocols
• Oversee the development and maintenance of geoportal, interactive maps, and dashboards for internal and public use.
• Improve geospatial accessibility and enhance user support.
• Promote the use of geospatial data for monitoring national & development indicators and policy support.
• Improve local-level statistics through implementation of small areas techniques.
• Protect geospatial systems and data, and manage geospatial risks.
• Build institutional capacity for the adoption of modern geospatial technologies, including remote sensing, satellite imagery, GPS data collection, and geoportal/dashboard development.
• Implement the annual workplan through effective resource management and staff performance.
• Safeguard respondents and uphold confidentiality, cyber-security and ethical standards.

C. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with five (5) O Levels
• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant field, Statistics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and other related fields
• Master's Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least eight (8) years relevant experience, of which three (3) years should be at Management/Supervisory Level

D. Desired Knowledge

• Analytical Skills (Knowledge of statistical packages relevent for GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, Python,R);
• Geospatial Statistics;
• Census Cartography;
• Small Area Estimation;
• Remote Sensing;
• Spatial Data Infrastructure;
• Geoportal Administration;
• Spatial Databases (PostGIS/SQL);
• GeoAI Applications;
• SDMX-Geospatial Integration;
• Data Quality Assurance Frameworks (SDMX/DDI);
• Metadata standards and documentation;
• Strategic and project planning
• Budgeting, and Monitoring and Evaluation

E. Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

• Result oriented, demonstrate ability to work under strict deadlines
• Integrity and confidentiality;
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Demonstrated commitment to duty and resilience
• Stakeholder engagement & diplomacy
• Leadership and people development;
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy
• Communication and Advocacy Skills
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Project and risk management

• Modernise Geographic Information System (GIS) and NSDI systems.
• Improve geospatial systems integration with statistical data to support small-area estimation, grid-based statistics, and evidence-based decision-making in line with the UN Global Statistical Geospatial Framework (GSGF).
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive, accurate, and continuously updated National Statistical Geographic Database, including administrative boundaries, enumeration areas, settlements, and infrastructure layers
• Ensure census and survey operations are supported by reliable cartographic products, including enumeration area maps, sampling frames, and field operation tools.
• Strengthen National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) governance and ensure compliance with national spatial data infrastructure (NSDI) policies where applicable
• Coordinate geospatial stakeholders and Promote geospatial data sharing
• Develop and enforce geospatial data standards, metadata frameworks, quality assurance benchmarks, and documentation Protocols
• Oversee the development and maintenance of geoportal, interactive maps, and dashboards for internal and public use.
• Improve geospatial accessibility and enhance user support.
• Promote the use of geospatial data for monitoring national & development indicators and policy support.
• Improve local-level statistics through implementation of small areas techniques.
• Protect geospatial systems and data, and manage geospatial risks.
• Build institutional capacity for the adoption of modern geospatial technologies, including remote sensing, satellite imagery, GPS data collection, and geoportal/dashboard development.
• Implement the annual workplan through effective resource management and staff performance.
• Safeguard respondents and uphold confidentiality, cyber-security and ethical standards.

• Analytical Skills (Knowledge of statistical packages relevent for GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, Python,R);
• Geospatial Statistics;
• Census Cartography;
• Small Area Estimation;
• Remote Sensing;
• Spatial Data Infrastructure;
• Geoportal Administration;
• Spatial Databases (PostGIS/SQL);
• GeoAI Applications;
• SDMX-Geospatial Integration;
• Data Quality Assurance Frameworks (SDMX/DDI);
• Metadata standards and documentation;
• Strategic and project planning
• Budgeting, and Monitoring and Evaluation
• Result oriented, demonstrate ability to work under strict deadlines
• Integrity and confidentiality;
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Demonstrated commitment to duty and resilience
• Stakeholder engagement & diplomacy
• Leadership and people development;
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy
• Communication and Advocacy Skills
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Project and risk management

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with five (5) O Levels
• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant field, Statistics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and other related fields
• Master's Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.