Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 02 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the job holder will contribute to the promotion and development of the construction industry by developing and implementing strategies that contribute to the viability, growth and sustainability of the National Council for Construction and empowerment of Zambian Companies/Firms engaged in the construction industry.

Main Duties
• Develop the Unit’s Annual Work Plan and budget against objectives/policies providing guidance/advice and ensuring that submissions are realistic and attainable and thereafter present the budget for consolidation into the NCC budget. After approval, monitor the activities and budget and take corrective action as necessary
• Evaluate, assess and develop strategies to support the NCC mandate in order to make NCC self-sustaining and reduce dependence on Government funding
• Research new business opportunities for Zambian construction companies and Firms in order to advise industry players on opportunities open to them
• Promote linkages with relevant business entities locally, regionally and internationally
• Facilitate access by Zambian Firms or Zambian Companies to resources for the Development of their operations by Engaging potential players, developing business proposals, business models, business linkages and identifying possible partnerships
• Promote in liaison with other bodies in the construction related fields, development issues relating to the construction industry
• Undertake construction industry assessments in order to promote and maintain competition among professionals or other persons engaged in the construction industry and promote efficiency and economy on the part of the professionals and persons so engaged
• Coordinate the development, revision and implementation of the Council’s Strategic Plan, and ensure that monitoring and evaluation reports are prepared and submitted to the ED on time
• Prepare and submit ad hoc and periodic reports of the Unit’s activities affairs/performance and related issues for information and decision making.

Requirements
• Grade 12 School Certificate with at least 5 credits, including Mathematics and English
• First Degree in Development Studies, Finance, Business Administration or Economics
• Masters in Development Studies, Finance, Business Administration or Economics
• 5 years of relevant work experience

Required Competencies and Personal Attributes:
• Strategic/Business planning skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• High level of analytical ability
• Good Communication skills- both written and oral
• Basic computer skills (Word processing, spreadsheets and internet)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Only those who meet the above role specifications and competences should apply enclosing their detailed CVs, photocopies of their academic/professional qualifications.
• Hard copy applications should reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 8th January, 2025, by 17; 00 hours. Soft copy applications can be sent to the following email: ncc@ncc.org.zm 
• The Executive Director
National Council for Construction
P.O. Box 39548
LUSAKA

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