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NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CENTRE (NTBC)

JOB VACANCIES

The National Technology Business Centre (NTBC) is a Statutory Body established by the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 and Statutory Instrument No. 136 of 1999, both of which are founded in the National Science and Technology Policy of 1996. NTBC is managed by a Board of Directors drawn from various sectors and industry. The Centre’s main objective is to ensure the promotion, marketing, and transfer of proven and sustainable technologies to entrepreneurs in order to maximize their utilisation and contribute to sustainable national industrial development.

The NTBC is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Zambian Citizens to fill the following Positions:

TECHNOLOGY MARKETING SPECIALIST

JOB PURPOSE

To supervise and undertake the marketing of appropriate technologies to industry in order to facilitate technology transfer, promotion and commercialisation.

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT

Permanent and Pensionable

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

i.  Supervises and undertakes effectively the preparation of technology marketing strategies in order to facilitate commercialisation.

ii. Supervises and undertakes effectively the promotion of appropriate technologies in order to attract potential customers.

iii. Supervises and undertakes effectively the promotion of women participation programmes in science and technology in order to increase their contribution to science, technology and innovation.

iv.  Supervises and undertakes effectively the conduct of market assessments in order to ascertain the market viability of innovative products and services.

v.   Supervises timely the development of work plans and the implementation of the     performance management system in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

vi.  Supervises effectively human, financial and other resources in order to facilitate attainment of set objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT

I.            Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate

II.          Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or its equivalent

III.         Member of the Zambia Institute of Marketing

IV.          Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience of 6 Years

2.0  ICT OFFICER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

JOB PURPOSE

Undertakes effectively the design, development, testing and deployment of Information Systems in order to meet end user requirements.

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT

Permanent and Pensionable

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

i.   Undertakes periodically user needs assessments in order to facilitate business process re-engineering, automation and systems development.

ii.   Undertakes effectively the provision of technical support to end users in order to ensure high availability of IT systems and services to users.

iii.   Undertakes effectively the design, development and implementation of security measures for IT systems in order to prevent unauthorised access and protect the integrity of the Centre’s data.

iv.    Undertakes effectively the provision of guidelines and support for application users in order to ensure high availability and maintenance of business applications

v.     Undertakes effectively the design and administration of the Centre’s databases in order to facilitate storage, processing and retrieval of information.

vi.    Undertakes effectively the acquisition, configuration, installation and maintenance of IT hardware in order to facilitate availability and provision of IT services.

vii.    Undertakes effectively the design, development and implementation of the Centre’s networks in order to ensure secure connectivity to the Centre’s IT resources

viii.   Undertakes effectively capacity building of end-users in order to enable them to effectively utilise various ICT systems to perform their work.

ix.      Undertakes timely documentation of information systems and systems inventory in order to facilitate maintenance and business continuity

x.        Undertakes effectively administration of the Digital Innovation Hub in order to facilitate growth in ICT Innovations

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT

i.            Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate

ii.            Bachelor’s degree in Computer Studies or its equivalent

iii.            Member of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia

iv.            Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience of  3 years.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All applications/cover letters should be submitted along with detailed curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates, proof of membership to professional bodies where required, and should be addressed to :

The Acting Director

National Technology Business Centre (NTBC)

8th Floor, New Government Complex, Nasser Road, Kamwala

P.O. Box 51310 RW

LUSAKA

All applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] . Kindly note that the application letter and the accompanying documentation should be sent as a single document. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24th January 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.