Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
To provide oversight leadership and management of the operations of the Council and coordinate Government functions and development programs in order to ensure effective delivery of quality services to the community in the City of Lusaka.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE POSITION
• Coordinating effectively, Government and Local Authority programs in order to ensure their effective implementation and enhance the development in the City.
• Interpreting accurately. Government policies and programs in order to facilitate their implementation at City level.
• Monitoring and evaluating regularly, the implementation of development programs through integrated Planning in order to ensure coordinated city development.
• Managing effectively the utilization of human, financial, material and other resources including the Constituency Development Fund in order to facilitate attainment of City development goals and activities.
• Overseeing and managing effectively the human resource in order to optimize and enhance staff performance.
• Overseeing the management of the public relations functions to ensure effective communication of information between the Council and the public.
• Overseeing the provision of public services in order to improve the well-being of the community.
• Overseeing the mobilization of financial and other resources in order to enhance smooth operation of the council.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Management
• Interprets the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the Local Authority and ensure motivation among members of staff to work towards attainment of the institutions vision and goals and meet stakeholder expectations:

Financial Management
• Mobilise financial resources and ensure prudent utilization of financial resources in the local Authority:

Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and linkages with stakeholders at District, Provincial and National levels and ensure that the local Authority derives positive benefits from these engagements and linkages:

Human Resource & Administration
• Create and maintain a high performance environment, Characterized by adherence to policies and Administrative guidelines and a strong team orientation.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
• Good Inter-personal and communication Skills. Analytical, organization and leadership skills. Good strategic planning skills.
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate or Equivalent.
• Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science or any other relevant field of study which is accredited or recognized and validated by the Zambia Qualification Authority with training in Leadership and Management.



Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All applicants must be Zambian Nationals with Green National Registration Card Aged between 35 and 50 Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
All applications must be deposited through EMS Courier at the nearest Post Office.
• No applications will be accepted at the Local Government Service Commission.
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications should apply.

Closing date for receiving applications is 12 th October, 2023.

Only successful candidates will be communicated to.
Applications must be addressed to the Commission Secretary. Local Government Service Commission Plot 2020 Church
P. O. Box 36931, LUSAKA.Road


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