Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 15 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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: investigation of matters of public interest relating to science and technology: promotion of research and its utilization in the development of science and technology: provision of independent advice in the development, promotion and utilization of science, technology. engineering and mathematics; and recognition and honoring 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.

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 the Academy.

2.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The key responsibilities of the Programmes Officer are:
i) 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:
vii) 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:
i. QUALIFICATION
Minimum of a Masters' Degree in science, applied science, technical or social science disciplines.

ii. 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
d) Computer literate

iv. ATTRIBUTES
a) Self-motivated
b) Team player with motivational skills c) Initiative
d) Integrity
e) Good public relations skill

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidate should electronically submit applications labeled "Programmes Officer", with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications, a one- page written vision for the Zambia Academy of Sciences (ZaAS), and contact details (Emails, Physical addresses and Telephone Numbers) for Three (03) Referees.
Applications should be submitted online to: The Chairperson of the Search Committee. Zambia Academy of Sciences, National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR). Off Airport Road, P.O Box 50266, LUSAKA:
Email: zaasfinance@gmail.com 
The closing date for receipt of the applications is Monday 5TH June 2023 2023, 18:00 Hours.



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