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EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DIRECTOR FINANCE

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

1.   Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Director-General, the Director provides leadership and management to the Agency’s Directorate of Finance for the effective and efficient execution of ZEMA’s Accounting Function as prescribed by its strategic plan, all relevant accounting legislation, and routine government policy directives.

2.   Main duties and Accountabilities (without limitation)
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Minimum Qualifications and Experience
i.  Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.
ii.  Bsc in Accounting/Finance
iii.   Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or CIMA
iv.  Master of Science in Finance or Accounting/MBA
v.  Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants

3. Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience
Ten (10) years’ work experience in a reputable organization, of which five (5) years must have been at Senior Management level

4. Required attributes and Competencies
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5.   Tenure of employment & Remuneration
i.       Five (5) year contract term, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
ii.       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, along with three readily contactable references, copies of relevant academic/professional certificates, and an application letter stating their motivation, to the address below:

THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON
ZAMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY
CORNER OF SUEZ & CHURCH ROADS
P. O. BOX 35131
LUSAKA

Email: [email protected]
The envelope or email containing above application documents to be clearly labelled ‘APPLICATION FOR THE VACANCY OF DIRECTOR FINANCE”

THE CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IS 14TH FEBRUARY, 2024

ZEMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AS SUCH, FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY.