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Job Description

The Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) is implementing the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project II (ZATP (I) which is a follow-on to the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP). The ZATP II will be implemented for 5 years from December 2023 to December 2028. The Project is a credit facility from the World Bank which seeks to increase access to markets and finance and promote firm growth in agribusiness. The Project has three components namely: (1) Support Access to Markets and Finance; (2) Promote Trade and Agribusiness Competitiveness; and (3) Project Management.

The Ministry seeks to recruit qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE: INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST

Overall job purpose:

The Infrastructure Specialist will ensure project alignment with national regulations and international construction standards, overseeing quality infrastructure implementation and monitoring. The Infrastructure Specialist will be accountable to the Project Manager and shall be expected to collaborate with all Project Specialists.

Main Duties/Accountabilities:

i) Supervise infrastructure sub-Project progress, ensuring adherence to design and industry standards;
ii) Collaborate with Local Authorities for inspections and certification;
iii) Develop bidding document templates and standard designs;
iv) Provide technical support and capacity building for contractors and beneficiaries; and
v) Ensure timely project implementation.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

i) Grade 12 School Certificate with five O-Levels including English and Mathematics;

ii) Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; and

iii) Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Project Management or any closely related discipline from a recognized university will be an added advantage.

Experience:

i) Eight (8) years’ experience in construction project management, with three years at senior management.

Skills:

i) Experience in donor-funded or rural infrastructure projects.

Additional Requirements:

i) Membership in relevant professional bodies;
ii) Knowledge of international best practices and guidelines;
iii) Proficiency in Microsoft Office; and
iv) Valid driver’s license.

Only suitable, experienced, skilled Candidates are encouraged to apply for these roles. Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates should be emailed to [email protected] and hard copies to the address below:

The Permanent Secretary, Investment and Industrialization Attention:

Director of Human Resource and Administration

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry

New Government Complex

P.O. Box 31968

LUSAKA

The closing date for receiving applications is 25 July, 2024 at 17:00hrs.