Manager Human Resource & Administration

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

21ST SEPTEMBER 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:

1. Manager Human Resource & Administration ZSA 03/L 1
2. Senior Statistician – Industrial Production ZSA05/J 1
3. Senior Human Resource Officer – Training and Development
4. Senior Human Resource Management Officer
5. Job Title: Manager – Human Resource and Administration – (Salary Grade

ZSA03/L) (1 Position)

1. Job Purpose

To manage the human resource function and provision of administrative

and logistical support services in order to facilitate smooth operations of the Agency.

1. The job holder will perform the following functions:
2. Manages effectively human resource planning in order to meet the human resource needs of the Agency.

1. Manages timely recruitment and placement of appropriate staff in order to facilitate efficient operations of the Agency.

iii. Ensures effectively interpretation and implementation of Conditions of Service in order to maintain consistency in their applications.

1. Ensures timely preparation of the payroll and staff establishment in order to

facilitate acquisition of salaries and ensure adherence to approved staffing levels

1. Manages timely development and implementation of staff welfare programmes in order to enhance staff morale in the Agency.

1. Manages effectively the provision of administrative and logistical support

services in order to facilitate the smooth operations of the Agency.

vii. Manages timely the development of individual and departmental work plans

and implementation of performance appraisal in order to monitor and evaluate performance.

viii. Manages effectively the human and other resources in the section in order to attain the objectives of the department.

1. Required Academic and Professional Qualifications:
2. Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate, Five O levels

including English and mathematics or equivalent

1. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a closely related equivalent.

iii. Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

1. Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management
2. Eight (8) years of relevant experience, out of which three (3) must be in supervisory or managerial role in a human resource function.

1. Desired Knowledge
2. Employment Law and Compliance.
3. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding.

iii. Compensation and Benefits.

1. Performance Management Systems
2. Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution.
3. Human Resource Analytics and information Systems (HRIS).

1. Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

i Excellent written and oral communication

ii ability to write clear analytical and technical reports.

iii Strong computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS).

iv Proven management, supervisory, and conflict resolution skills.

v Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

vi High degree of integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

vii Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure.

viii Workforce planning, budgeting for HR costs, organization design, linking HR metrics to business KPIs.

ix Policy development, compliance audits, fraud detection, data privacy, confidentiality;

x Negotiating with union, conflict resolution, couching managers,

xi board reporting;

xii Emotional intelligence, integrity, discretion, analytical thinking, communication

HOW TO APPLY

Suitably qualified candidates should submit their application letters, supported by

copies of academic and professional qualifications certified by Zambia

Qualifications Authority (attach proof of submission) along with detailed CVs with

two (2) traceable referees and NRC, to the link below, not later than midnight

Central African Time (CAT), Monday, 28th September 2026. Applications received

later than the closing date shall not be considered.

The application letters should be addressed to:

The Statistician-General

Zambia Statistics Agency

Corner of John Mbita Road and Nationalist Road,

P O Box 31908

Lusaka, Zambia

LINK: https://www.zamstats.gov.zm/Apply