Vacancy title:
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Zambia Statistics Agency

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 13 2026

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

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, July 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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:

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Salary Grade: ZSA06/I
Positions: 1

A. Job Purpose

To monitor the implementation of strategic and annual work plans, track institutional and programme performance indicators, support the evaluation of statistical programmes, surveys, and censuses, and assess institutional performance against established targets.

The role also involves preparing performance reports that inform management decisions and fulfil reporting obligations to stakeholders.

B. Key Responsibilities

Monitoring Frameworks and Systems Development

• Develop monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to support implementation of the NSDS and annual work programmes.
• Develop and maintain M&E tools, systems, and reporting frameworks.
• Support the review and improvement of performance measurement systems.

Programme Monitoring

• Monitor implementation of strategic plans, annual work plans, programmes, and projects.
• Track progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and organizational targets.
• Identify gaps and recommend appropriate corrective actions and interventions.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Collect, compile, analyze, and validate performance data from departments and programmes.
• Maintain M&E databases and reporting systems.
• Generate evidence and lessons learned to support planning and decision-making.

Evaluation and Reporting

• Conduct programme and project evaluations and document findings and lessons learned.
• Prepare periodic monitoring, evaluation, and performance reports.
• Support Results-Based Management (RBM) and performance reporting initiatives.

Technical Support and Coordination

• Provide technical support to departments on RBM and performance reporting.
• Support development and review of performance measurement frameworks.
• Liaise with stakeholders on monitoring and evaluation matters.

C. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent with five (5) O-Level passes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or Statistics.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or a Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.

D. Desired Knowledge

• Monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) development and tracking
• Results-Based Management (RBM) systems
• Strategic planning and performance monitoring
• Research design and methodology
• M&E frameworks and systems development
• Data management and reporting tools
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination
• Project cycle management
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques
• Data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Principles of official statistics

E. Desired Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Stakeholder engagement and diplomacy
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Project management skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Data visualization and presentation skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

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.

Must submit detailed CVs with a minimum of Two (2) traceable referees, to the address below. Applications received later than the closing date shall not be considered.

The Statistician General

Zambia Statistics Agency

P.O. Box 31908

LUSAKA

Links:

Statistician and related positions: https://ee.kobo.org.gov.zm/x/741b8ffw

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