Advertisement No.6 of 2026
(Both External and Internal)
3rd July 2026
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:
- Manager – Geographic Information Systems (Salary Grade ZSA03/L)
(1 Position)
- 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.
- The job holder will perform the following functions:
i Modernise Geograpihc Information System (GIS) and NSDI systems.
ii 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).
iii Establish and maintain a comprehensive, accurate, and continuously
updated National Statistical Geographic Database, including
administrative boundaries, enumeration areas, settlements, and
infrastructure layers
iv Ensure census and survey operations are supported by reliable
cartographic products, including enumeration area maps, sampling
frames, and field operation tools.
v Strengthen National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) governance and
ensure compliance with national spatial data infrastructure (NSDI)
policies, where applicable.
vi Coordinate geospatial stakeholders and Promote geospatial data
sharing
vii Develop and enforce geospatial data standards, metadata
frameworks, quality assurance benchmarks, and documentation
protocols
viii Oversee the development and maintenance of geoportals, interactive
maps, and dashboards for internal and public use.
ix Improve geospatial accessibility and enhance user support.
x Promote the use of geospatial data for monitoring national &
development indicators and policy support.
xi Improve local-level statistics through implementation of small areas
techniques.
xii Protect geospatial systems and data, and manage geospatial risks.
xiii Build institutional capacity for the adoption of modern geospatial
technologies, including remote sensing, satellite imagery, GPS data
collection, and geoportal/dashboard development.
xiv Implement the annual workplan through effective resource
management and staff performance.
xv Safeguard respondents and uphold confidentiality, cyber-security and
ethical standards.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Grade 12 School Certificateor 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
iii. 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
Desired Knowledge
- Analytical Skills ( Knowledge of statistical packages relevent for GIS
(ArcGIS, QGIS,Python,R);
- Geospatial Statistics;
iii. Census Cartography
- Small Area Estimation;
- Remote Sensing;
- Spatial Data Infrastructure;
vii. Geoportal Administration;
viii. Spatial Databases (PostGIS/SQL);
- GeoAI Applications;
- SDMX-Geospatial Integration;
- Data Quality Assurance Frameworks (SDMX/DDI)
xii. Metadata standards and documentation;
xiii. Strategic and project planning
xiv. Budgeting, and Monitoring and Evaluation
Desired Competences and Personal Attributes
- Result oriented, demonstrate ability to work
under strict deadlines
- Integrity and confidentiality;
iii. Problem-Solving Skills
- Demonstrated commitment to duty and
resiliance
- Stakeholder engagement & diplomacy
- Leadership and people development;
vii. Strong Analytical skills
viii. Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy
- Communication and Advocacy Skills
- Integrity and Confidentiality
- Project and risk management
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, not later than Monday 13th July 2026. Applications received
later than the closing date shall not be considered.
The Statistician General
Zambia Statistics Agency
28 of 28
Corner of John Mbita & Nationalist Road
P.O. Box 31908
LUSAKA
Links: Manager Positions. : https://ee.kobo.grz.gov.zm/x/dZ6eZNOD
Senior level Positions. : https://ee.kobo.grz.gov.zm/x/WfKLQahf
Statistician and related positions: https://ee.kobo.grz.gov.zm/x/741b8ffw
Zamstats is an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.