About Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats)

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) is pleased to announce several full-time job vacancies based in Lusaka, Zambia. Suitably qualified Zambian citizens are invited to apply for key roles within the Agency. These opportunities offer a chance to contribute to national statistical development and gain valuable experience in dynamic professional environments.

Senior Human Resource Officer, Training and Development

Job Purpose

Support the development and implementation of capacity building and professional development programs, and provide operational support for training delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Needs Assessments and identify skills gaps.
• Develop and implement training plans and budgets.
• Create training materials and support standardized training delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
• Organize training venues, materials, equipment, and participant lists.
• Manage training logistics, including travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Support facilitation, practical exercises, and post-training assessments.
• Maintain training records and assist with reporting.
• Liaise with training institutions, participants, venues, and service providers.

Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate with five O Levels including English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Education, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in HRM, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, or related field is an advantage.
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.
• Minimum five years’ relevant experience in Training, Learning and Development or Organisational Development, including three years in supervisory or management roles.
• Knowledge of training needs analysis, curriculum design, adult learning principles, and training evaluation.
• Familiarity with LMS, HRIS, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and computer skills.

• Conduct Training Needs Assessments and identify skills gaps.
• Develop and implement training plans and budgets.
• Create training materials and support standardized training delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
• Organize training venues, materials, equipment, and participant lists.
• Manage training logistics, including travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Support facilitation, practical exercises, and post-training assessments.
• Maintain training records and assist with reporting.
• Liaise with training institutions, participants, venues, and service providers.

• Strong analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Training needs analysis
• Curriculum design
• Adult learning principles
• Training evaluation
• LMS familiarity
• HRIS familiarity
• Budgeting skills
• Vendor management skills

• Grade 12 School Certificate with five O Levels including English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Education, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in HRM, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, or related field is an advantage.
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.