Director – Licensing & Compliance Services

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (“ZEMA”) is a statutory body established under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) No. 12 of 2011 whose mandate is to do all such things as are necessary to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources, protection of the environment, and the prevention and control of pollution. In pursuance of its mandate, ZEMA is now inviting applications from visionary, competent and experienced Zambian citizens to fill the following position;

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DIRECTOR – LICENSING & COMPLIANCE SERVICES

• Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Director General, the Director Licensing & Compliance Services provides leadership and management to the Agency’s technical Directorate for the effective execution of the Agency’s mandate as prescribed by the EMA and the ZEMA Strategic Plan.

• Main duties and Accountabilities (without limitation)

The main duties and responsibilities of the Director Licensing & Compliance Services, include;

• Supervise and provide policy/strategic guidance to the Directorate.

• Review of environmental applications.

• Review and respond to correspondences/reports.

• Development of strategic/policy/new plans for the Directorate.

• Represent the Directorate at Senior management meetings.

• Chair the Directorate meetings.

• Effective preparation and attendance of Board Committee meetings.

• Review and onward submission of departmental monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

• Conduct Departmental Meetings to facilitate staff engagement in Directorate affairs.

• Ensure effective preparation and execution of Directorate plans and budgets.

• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of the Directorates Human, Financial and Logistical resources.

• Prepare, monitor, implement and review Strategic Risks for the Directorate.

• Review, prepare and update departmental operations and annual reports.

• Attend high level meetings as may be required.

• Lead Delegations or Investigation Teams.

• Ensure effective and efficient management of Environmental Emergencies and complaints.

• Effectively manage ZEMA’s Performance Management System in the Directorate.

• Provide guidance on ZEMA’s International Environmental obligations.

• Carry out all other executive assignments at the Director General’s instance.

• Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.

• University Degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management or related field

• Possession of a Master’s Degree (MBA, MSc, MA,) or postgraduate qualification in Environmental or General Management or Development Studies or Public Policy & Regulation, is an added advantage; and

• Demonstration of Continuous Professional Development in Environmental or relevant scientific studies is an added advantage.

• Eight (8) years’ work experience in a reputable organization, of which five (5) years must have been at Senior Management level

• Member of a relevant professional body where applicable

• Experience in Public Policy and Regulation

• Required Attributes and Competencies

• Visionary and goals driven;

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all environmental laws and regulations including international conventions

• Ability to lead a variety of teams of environmental management specialists;

• Intellectual ability to write, analyze and interpret scientific, technical and environmental management reports;

• Exceptional interpersonal and team working skills;

• Proven problem-solving skills and exceptional customer relations when dealing with both internal and external clients;

• Computer literacy; and

• Pragmatic, efficient and highly organized personality.

• Tenure of employment & Remuneration

• Three (3) year contract term, renewable subject to satisfactory performance

• Competitive Executive Remuneration package.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS Interested Persons Are Requested To Submit Electronic Or Hard Copies Of Their Curriculum Vitae With Three Readily Contactable References, Copies Of Relevant Academic/professional Certificates And An Application Letter Stating Their Motivation, To The Address Below

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL ZAMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY CORNER OF SUEZ & CHURCH ROADS P. O. BOX 35131 LUSAKA Email: Jobs@zema.org.zm

The envelope or email containing above application documents to be clearly labelled with the job applied for . THE CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IS 23 rd MAY 2025. ZEMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AS SUCH, FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY