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VACANCIES – ZAMBIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS |
Zambia Bureau of Standards |
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Posted 2018-10-12 02:18:34
The Zambia Bureau of Standards
(ZABS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry.
It implements the Standards Act No. 4 of 2017 of the laws of Zambia and was
established by an Act of Parliament in 1982 which was repealed by CAP 416 of
1994. Zambia Bureau of Standards was established to support industry in the
production of goods and services of acceptable quality for national and
international markets. The Act mandates ZABS, among others, to undertake
Standardization, Product certification, testing and training services.
1) MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGER (01)
(A) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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To effectively manage the
development and implementation of the Marketing and Communication strategy in
order to facilitate implementation of promotional and media relation
activities.
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To regularly manage the mounting
of promotional programmes for products and services in order to increase market
share and sales
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To ensure that corporate branding
is effective and appropriate in order to enhance the visibility of the
institution and appeal of its products and services
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To timely manage production and
dissemination of IC materials in order to facilitate implementation of the
Marketing and Communication strategy
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Manage responses to inquiries and
rapid response protocols for crisis communications
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Grow clientele base in order to
meet the organizations objectives and enhance market share for ZABS core
services
(B) QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE
AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Full Grade 12 Certificate,
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BA/BSc Degree /Marketing/ in Mass
Communication or its equivalent
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Minimum eight (8) years’ work
experience with 3 years at Management level in a busy office
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Good organizational and
leadership skills
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Ability to write technical
reports
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Good analytical skills
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Good Communication skills- both
written and oral
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Basic computer skills (Word
processing, spreadsheets and internet)
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High level of integrity and
confidentiality, sober character, ethical and capable of working independently.
2) FINANCE MANAGER (01)
(A) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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To establish, document and
implement Financial Regulations and ensuring that they are followed.
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To prepare weekly, monthly and
quarterly management reports and annual financial statements.
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To safeguard ZABS assets and
liabilities by ensuring that purchasing and stores records are checked
regularly.
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To prepare monthly, quarterly and
annual budget estimates based on activities identified by various departments.
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To provide budget control and
Financial risk management
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To review the costing for
services rendered by ZABS to its clients.
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To monitor the implementation of
the approved budget.
(B) QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE
AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Full Grade 12 Certificate,
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Registered member of ZICA
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BAc/Full ACCA/CIMA/ZICA program
or equivalent
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Minimum eight (8) years’ work
experience with 3 years at Management level in a busy office
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Knowledge in accounting packages.
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Good organizational and
leadership skills
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Good analytical skills
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Good Communication skills- both
written and oral
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Basic computer skills (Word
processing, spreadsheets and internet)
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High level of integrity and
confidentiality, sober character, ethical and capable of working independently.
3) HUMAN RESOURCE &
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (01)
(A) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Executes and maintains up to date
manpower plans and programmes through apt succession planning and manpower
forecasting in order to maintain the required establishment levels.
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Coordinates Performance
Appraisals in order to ensure enhanced performance as well as to establish
training needs.
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Executes training and development
programmes in order to provide the organization with required skill mix and
experienced manpower.
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Provide guidance on labour
matters to line management to ensure Human Resources policies, procedures and
practices are adhered to.
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Implement industrial relations
statutes, interprets and enforces Collective Agreements in respect of
conditions of service, discipline in order to attain a conducive Industrial
Relations Climate in the Bureau.
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Develops and implements human
resource procedures and systems such as job evaluation, performance appraisals,
recruitment, discipline, conditions of service and training for consistency and
fairness.
(B) QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE
AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Full Grade 12 Certificate,
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Degree in Human Resource
Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or relevant Social
Sciences.
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Minimum eight (8) years’ work
experience with 3 years at Management level in a busy office
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Must be a full member of the
Zambia Institute of Human Resources
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Good organizational and
leadership skills
§
Ability to write technical
reports
§
Good analytical skills
§
Good Communication skills- both
written and oral
§
Basic computer skills (Word
processing, spreadsheets and internet)
§
High level of integrity and
confidentiality, sober character, ethical and capable of working independently.
CONDITIONS
This position is in Senior
Management category and on three (3) year fixed term contract renewal.
If you feel you have the
necessary qualifications and personal attributes for the job, please send your
application letter together with copies of education and professional
certificates and a detailed C.V to the undersigned on or before 15th October,
2018.
The Executive Director
Zambia Bureau of Standards
Lechwe House, Freedom Way South-End
P.O. Box 50259
LUSAKA