Planner

ZAMBIA STATISTICS AGENCY (ZAMSTATS) The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) was established under the Statistics Act, Chapter 127 of the Laws of Zambia, for the coordination of an integrated National Statistical System (NSS) to build a sustainable capacity for the production and use of statistical data and information for planning purposes at all levels of governance. ZamStats has embarked on a transformative agenda which responds to the current trends in the statistical eco-system. In this regard, ZamStats hereby invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian nationals who are self-driven and dynamic with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions: Job Title: Planner (Salary Grade ZSA06/I) (1Position) A. Job Purpose To support the coordination of planning and performance management activities, monitor implementation of programmes and projects, compile performance information, and assists in the preparation of strategic plans, annual work plans, budgets, and institutional reports. The role also contributes to the alignment of statistical programmes with national development priorities and the National Statistical System. To undertake the development and implementation of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) in order to ensure a coordinated National Statistical System. Internship program listings B. The Job Holder will perform the following functions: i. Undertake timely the development of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics in order to ensure a coordinated National Statistical System ii. Undertake timely monitoring and evaluation of the NSS programmes in order to assess adherence to set standards and develop intervention measures iii. Undertake the preparation of reports for the NSS in order toprovide information for decision making. iv. Assist in the preparation and review of strategic plans, annual work plans, and departmental plans. v. Prepare quarterly and annual reports vi. Monitor imple