Vacancy title:
Standards and Research Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Business Operations, Education, Civil & Government, Research]

Jobs at:
Zambia Qualifications Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 10 2026

Duty Station:
Finsbury Park, Kabwe Roundabout | Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Role: Standards and Research Specialist Jobs in Lusaka

As a Standards and Research Specialist at ZAQA, you will lead the development, review, and harmonisation of standards critical to the National Qualifications Framework. Your work will involve designing and conducting rigorous research studies that provide credible evidence to support Board decisions, inform policy development, and enhance the Authority’s evidence-based decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and harmonise standards within the NQF framework.
• Design and implement research projects that generate reliable data to inform policy and strategic decisions.
• Prepare detailed analytical and technical reports to support Board approvals and policy formulation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure standards meet national and international comparability requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institution.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in standards development, research, or monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven ability to write analytical and technical reports.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• All qualifications below Grade 12 School Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree must be verified by ZAQA.
• Applicants must submit ZAQA verification or evaluation certificates with their application.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should compile the following documents into a single PDF file:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic and professional qualifications
• ZAQA verification/evaluation certificates

Please submit your application.

Address your application to:

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

Zambia Qualifications Authority

Finsbury Park, Kabwe Roundabout

P.O. Box 51103

Lusaka, Zambia

A detailed job description is available on the ZAQA website under the Vacancies section.

Important Dates

Applications close on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 17:00 hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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