THE ORGANIZATION

The Zambia Academy of Sciences (ZaAS) is a statutory Body which was established under Act No. 18 of 2020 to provide for the promotion of technological discovery and innovation: of matters of public interest relating to science and technology: promotion of research and its utilisation in the development of science and technology: provision of independent advice in the development, promotion and utilisation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics: and recognition and honouring of distinguished scholars such as scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technologists. The institution has the mandate of providing independent and evidence-based scientific advice or opinion to government, the private sector and the general public.

POSITION 2: PROGRAMMES OFFICER

1.0 JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction and the control of the Executive Director through the Programmes Manager, the Programmes Officer will be responsible for conception of technical development, consultancies, implementation and coordination of programmes of and by the Academy

2.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities of the Programmes Officer are:

1) Leading and/or initiating projects development including proposal writing and planning with costings:

ii) Serving as one of the key projects contact persons with partners where joint
projects are undertaken:

iii) Promote science and its uptake in partnership with Government departments and institutions involved in science, innovation and technology

iv) Provide liaison support to Zambian institutions involved in the development, advancement, and promotion of science in Zambia:

v) Serve as a liaison person between the ZaaS and local partners in projects implementation:

vi) Facilitate stakeholder consultation with like-minded institutions (such as government-based science institutions and NGOs) in Zambia:

vii) Providing support for the preparatory work for the strengthening of the Zambia Young Academy of Science (ZYAS), and young people involved in science and technology:

viii) Implement all other responsibilities or project related activities assigned by Executive Director through the Programmes Manager from time to time.

3.0 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

The required knowledge and skills of the candidate include:

QUALIFICATION

Minimum of a Masters’s Degree in science, applied Science, technical or social science disciplines.

EXPERIENCE

a) Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience, in a research/development related institution:

b) Knowledge of project planning, development and implementation management;

c) Knowledge in resource mobilization:

d) Experience in networking especially at local level:

e) Knowledge of how science academies operate or bilateral multilateral agencies is an added value.

iii. KEY SKILLS

a) Excellent written communication skills particularly in writing and editing technical reports and proposals for funding

b) Excellent personal computer usage, numerical data and analytical skills

c) Scientific reporting and presentation skills

ATTRIBUTES

a) Self-motivated

b) Team player with motivational skills

c) Initiative

d) Integrity

e) Good public relations skill