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Job Description

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 positions;

INSPECTORS – 10 POSITIONS

(At Management discretion to be based in Lusaka, Ndola, Livingstone, Solwezi, Chirundu, Chipata, Mansa and Mkushi)

5.1 Job purpose

To plan and execute Inspectorate operations in order to safeguard human health and the environment through effective environmental management.

5.4 Main Duties and Responsibilities (Without Limitation)

• Draw and conduct annual programs for licensing for facilities directly under ownership and to increase the client base.
• Draw and conduct annual programs for compliance monitoring based on regulations, license conditions, Decision Letter conditions and commitments made in project documents such as EMPs.
• Plan and participate in annual auditing of facilities directly under ownership in the zone.
• Ensure that statutory returns are submitted on time by clients and analysed for decision making.
• Conduct Inspectorate activities vis-à-vis inspections, licensing, report reviews, audits and provide technical service, promote discipline, training, as directed by Superiors.
• Provide management and administrative support functions related to the Inspectorate including assistance in the preparation of annual budgets, equipment purchase, vehicle usage, tracking expenditure of performed activities in accordance with the approved budget and any other duties assigned by Superiors.
• Attend meetings, write timely reports and liaise with the Senior Inspector to ensure that resolutions from such meetings are implemented.
• Collect, manage, analyse and store data to create a basis for information to be used in decision making by Management.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of acceptable field, monthly, quarterly and annual inspectorate reports and any other reports required by Management.
• Conduct investigations in environmental incidences, to determine cause and take corrective measures.
• Develop and prepare recommendations for improvements of regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Plan, create and maintain an inventory of clients in the zone and conduct activities to promote the corporate image of Agency and contribute to maximisation of income generation through expansion of clientele.
• Plan, prepare and implement effective methods of response to emergencies/complaints in order to protect and mitigate against environmental damage.

5.5 Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Natural Sciences or social sciences.
• The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.

6. OTHER ATTRIBUTES

Confidentiality, Integrity, Influence and willingness to work long and awkward hours occasionally.

7. 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: [email protected]

The envelope or email containing above application documents to be clearly labelled with the job applied for.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IS 4th OCTOBER, 2024

ZEMA IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AS SUCH, FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY