4 ZAMBIA COMPULSORY STANDARDS AGENCY EXTERNAL ADVERT 11" December, 2023 The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) is a body corporate created by the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017 whose mandate is to inter alia administer, maintain, and ensure compliance with compulsory standards. The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the vacant positions of Director — Domestic Quality Monitoring, Director - Import Quality Monitoring, Director — Legal and Compliance/Board Secretary, Director - Corporate Services, Director — Finance and rector — Internal Audit. 1. DIRECTOR — DOMESTIC QUALITY MONITORING - ZCS02 x1 (Lusaka) A. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES > Coordinates and manages effectively, local inspections of local products and services in order to ensure compliance with compulsory standards: > Coordinates and manages timely, analysis of applications and related documents in order to ensure issuance of pre-import licenses; > Coordinates and manages periodically, the conduct of market surveillances in order to ensure continued post-market compliance with compulsory standards; > Coordinates and manages regularly, the maintenance and updating of the import inspections database in order to facilitate storage, retrieval and processing of information; Coordinates and manages timely, the conduct of investigations on consumer complaints in order to address the risks and provide remedial measure: Coordinates and manages periodically, the preparation and publication of domestic quality monitoring reports in order to facilitate informed decision making: > Coordinates and manages timely, development of work plans and implementation of Annual Performance Appraisal System(APAS) in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance; Coordinates and manages effectivi of human, financial and other resources in order to facilitate ac] f >ntal objectives. v ¥v ] Page 1of7B. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES > Full Grade 12 Certificate > Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering or its equivalent > Eight (8) years relevant job experience of which three (3) years should be at senior management level Analytical skills Research skills Good Interpersonal skills Management skills 11 DEC 2023 Tact and Diplomacy Integrity DEPARTMENT Computer literate Must be of Sober character, Must be a member ofa relevant professional body VV VV VVVVV 2. DIRECTOR ~ IMPORT QUALITY MONITORING ~ ZCS 02x1 (Lusaka) A. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES > Coordinates and manages effectively, import inspections in order to ensure foreign ‘manufactured products comply with compulsory standards; > Coordinates and manages timely, analysis of applications and related documents in order to facilitate issuance of pre-import licenses; > Coordinates and manages periodically, the conduct of market surveillances in order to ensure continued post-market compliance with compulsory standards; > Coordinates and manages regularly, the maintenance and updating of the database in order to facilitate storage, retrieval and processing of information; ® Coordinates and manages periodically, the conduct of investigations on consumer complaints in order to address the risks and provide remedial measures Coordinates and manages periodically, the preparation and publication of departmental import quality monitoring reports in order to facilitate informed decision making; Coordinates and manages timely, development of work plans and implementation of the Annual Performance Appraisal System (APAS) in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance; » Coordinates and manages effectively, the management of human, financial and other resources in order to facilitate the achievement of department objectives. x v B. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES > Full Grade 12 Certificate > Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering or its equivalent > Eight (8) years relevant job experience of which three (3) years should be at senior management level Page 20f7VV VV VV Analytical skills Research skills Good Interpersonal skills Management skills Tact and Diplomacy Integrity Computer literate Must be of Sober character. Must be a member of a relevant professional body 11 DEC 2023 DEPARTMENT 2 0 oe RHO pry02 8 3. DIRECTOR - LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE/BOARD SECRETARY ~ ZCS 02 x1 (Lusaka) A.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES > Coordinates and manages effectively the provision of legal services in order to ensure compliance with the law; > Provides timely, secretariat services to the Board in order to facilitate the conduct of board business; > Coordinates and manages timely, review and preparation of contracts and other legal documents in order to ensure compliance and safeguard the interests of the Agency; » Coordinates and manages timely, prosecutions of non-compliant cases in order to enforce compulsory standards; > Coordinates and manages effectively, the monitoring and evaluation of adherence to Compulsory Standards in order to establish compliance levels; Coordinates and manages accurately, the conduct of risk assessment in order to formulate responsive approaches; > Coordinates and manages effectively, the preparation of work plans and implementation of the Annual Performance Appraisal System (APAS) in order to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of performance; » Coordinates and manages effectively, human, financial and other resources in order to facilitate the achievement of departmental objectives. ¥ B. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Full Grade 12 School Certificate/ or its equivalent Bachelor of Law Advocate of the High Court Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience of which three (3) years should be at senior management level. Able to write legal documents and report Able to communicate fluently in English vy vy \ Page 3 of 7vvvvy vv Analytical skills Research skills Good Interpersonal skills Management skills ‘Tact and Diplomacy Integrity Computer literate Must be of Sober character. Must be a member of a relevant professional body SORY Stay ul Day fo, ADMINISTRATION, 11 DEC 2023 DEPAI MENT. 4. DIRECTOR - CORPORATE SERVICES - ZCS 02 x1 (Lusaka) A. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES > > ve v Coordinates and manages periodically, the development and implementation of policies in order to provide guidance in the operations of the Agency; Coordinates and manages effectively, human resource management functions in order to enhance staff morale and optimize utilization of human resource in the Agency: Coordinates and manages effectively, human resource development functions in order to facilitate staff development and enhance staff performance; Coordinates and manages timely. provision of administrative and logistical support services in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Agency: Manages and coordinates effectively, communication and public relations functions in order to promote a positive image of the Agency; Manages and coordinates effectively, development of ICT business solutions in order to improve service delivery in operations of the Agency: Manages and coordinates effectively, the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of Agency programmes in order to assess the impact of service delivery and provide appropriate intervention measures; Manages and coordinates timely, preparation of departmental, quarterly and Agency's annual reports in order to facilitate informed decision making: Manages and coordinates effectively, the development of work plans and implementation of the Annual Performance Appraisal System (APAS)in order to monitor and evaluate performance; Manages and coordinates effectively, human and other material resources, in order to facilitate achievement of objectives. B. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES > Full Grade 12 School Certificate/ or its equivalent » Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Business/Public Administration or Human Resource Management, Page 4 of 7Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) with a valid practicing license » Minimum cight (8) years relevant experience of which three (3) years should be at senior management level Able to communicate fluently in English Analytical skills Research skills Good Interpersonal skills Management skills Tact and Diplomacy Integrity Computer literate Must be of Sober character. y Sou 5 WON vy vy * 5. DIRECTOR - FINANCE - ZCS 02 x1 (Lusaka) A. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES e Manages effectively, the formulation of financial management policies in order to provide a framework for prudent management of public resources » Manages timely, the preparation and submission of financial management reports in order to comply with financial regulations and facilitate informed decision making » Coordinates timely, preparation of the annual budget in order to mobilize financial resources for the Agency. » Manages effectively, the monitoring of expenditure in order to ensure spending is in line within the approved budget and financial regulations » Manages effectively, the development and implementation of internal controls in order to enhance transparency and accountability in the utilization of financial and material resources Manages timely, the management of risks in order to mitigate losses Coordinates timely, the preparation of responses to audit queries in order to facilitate development and implementation of appropriate interventions Coordinates effectively, collection of revenue in order to safeguard public funds, Coordinates timely, preparation of the monthly payroll in order to meet conditions of service, ¥ Coordinates periodically, the maintenance of the asset register in order to safeguard public assets, % Coordinates timely development of work plans and implementation of the Annual Performance Appraisal System (APAS) in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance. > Manages effectively, human, financial and other resources in order to facilitate achievement of departmental objectives oy v a we Page 5 of 7B. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Full Grade 12 School Certificate/ or its equivalent Degree in Accountancy, Full ACCA/CIMA or its equivalent Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant (ZICA) Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience of which three (3) years should be at senior management level Able to write technical reports Analytical skills Research skills Good Interpersonal skills Management skills Tact and Diplomacy Integrity Computer literate Must be of Sober character. viv SUISORY Ary WH ADMINISTRATION” VVVVVVYVY 6. DIRECTOR - INTERNAL AUDIT - ZCS 02 x1 (Lusaka) A. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES % Coordinates and Manages effectively audit assignments in order to ensure adherence to internal controls in the use of public resources; Monitors effectively the implementation of risk management procedures in order to mitigate risks in the use of public resources: * Coordinates and Manages effectively the monitoring of system controls in order to enhance adherence to financial regulations and procedures; » Coordinates and Manages effectively the conduct of audit reviews and appraisal of intemal controls in order to assess their relevance and facilitate decision making; » Coordinates and Manages timely the preparation of Internal Audit Reports in order to facilitate decision making; Supervises timely the development of work plans and implementation of the Annual Performance Appraisal System (APAS) in order to monitor and evaluate performance; Supervises effectively, the utilization of human, financial and materials resources in order to facilitate achievement of objectives. w ‘ee ¥ B, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES > Full Grade 12 School Certificate/ or its equivalent > Degree in Accountaney, Full ACCA/CIMA or its equivalent » Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant. Page 6 of 7» Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience of which three (3) years should be at senior management level Able to write comprehensive and analy Analytical skills Research skills Good Interpersonal skills, Management skills Tact and Diplomacy Integrity Computer literate ‘Must be of Sober character. vyvy DEPARTMENT 2, S LON g1g02, 1S a vyvyvy Ifyou feel you have the necessary qualifications and personal attributes for the job, please send your application letter together with copies of your education and professional certificates and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) by 22 December, 2023 to the address below. The Executive Director Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency Sefalana House, Stand No. 5032, Great North Road P.O Box 31302 LUSAKA. Indicate on the envelope the position applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Page 7 of 7