Napsa
NATIONAL PENSION SCHEME AUTHORITY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) wishes to fill the position indicated below.
Interested applicants who meet the required competences are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidates will be expected to have demonstrable competencies relevant to
the respective job.
1.0 Business Continuity Manager – NPS 03 (Permanent and Pensionable):
Head Office (01)
1.1 Job Purpose
The Business Continuity Manager coordinates the development and
implementation of the Authority’s Business Continuity strategies to ensure the
Authority is adequately prepared to provide services at an acceptably minimal level when the Authority faces business disruptions while recovering from these
disasters, sudden changes and preventable risks.
Additionally, the manager coordinates disaster recovery initiatives to avoid
failure of the Authority to execute its mission and objectives in the provision of
the required services.
1.2 Key responsibilities
a) Coordinates the development of the Authority’s Business Continuity plans
and identify critical functions and needs.
b) Designs and outlines Business Continuity Plan goals, objectives and scope
for business plans and plans and crisis.
c) Coordinates the Implementation of with best practices to promote
sustainability in strategic planning initiatives.
d) Designs and implements disaster recovery programmes and coordinate the
management of the Disaster Recovery Centre in conjunction with
Information Communications Technology Directorate.
e) Coordinates the Design and implementation of the tests and exercises of
the Business Continuity plans and crisis management processes.
f) Helps to clearly identify any gaps in knowledge, skills and abilities for
individuals assigned to business continuity roles and responsibilities.
g) Assists the Director with assigning the best individuals in user
directorates/departments to roles and responsibilities.
h) Coordinates Implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures in
ensuring the overall integrity of the system.
i) Maintains various contingency plans in case of emergencies, so that the
information and records of the Authority is not destroyed and can easily be
retrieved.
j) Establishes contacts/networks for recovery resources and support systems.
k) Coordinates the highest level of protection of the infrastructure and
properties of the Authority in the event of crises, emergencies, and
disasters.
l) Performs duties relevant to Business continuity and Disaster recovery as
may assigned from time to time.
1.3 Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels with Credit or better including
English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management/Business
Administration/Accounting/Economics/Information Technology.
• Certification in Business Continuity Management.
• Not less than five (5) years’ experience in Strategy and Risk Management
at Management level in an organization of similar size.
TO APPLY
Your application letter should be accompanied by CV and copies of relevant certificates and
should also specify your contact address and telephone numbers(s).
Application letters should be addressed to:
Acting Director Human Resources and Administration
National Pension Scheme Authority
Levy Business Park
Church Road
P.O. Box 51275
LUSAKA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 20th September 2022.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
• ANY FORM OF LOBBYING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC
DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE.
• FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS INDICATED
ABOVE WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
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