Zambia Development Agency
Zambia Development Agency
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), established under section 4 of the ZDAAct Number 11 of 2006 is an organization responsible for fostering economic growth and development by promoting trade and investment and facilitating enterprise development in Zambia. The Agency is seeking highly qualified and self-motivated individuals to fill the following vacancy;
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS (2)
The job holders will coordinate operations of ZDA regional service offices at Chipata and Livingstone.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the development of investor leads and nurture to actualization
- Manage the evaluation of regional investment climate and provide advice on its improvement
- Manage the dissemination of information on regional investment climate as the preferred investment destination
- Manage interventions for regional export development, promotion of sectors to maintain, expand or diversify the export base
- Develop the capacity of regional enterprises to trade in an international competitive market
- Identify and facilitate the development of potential regional products for target export markets
- Manage participation of regional enterprises in trade fairs, exhibitions, missions, buyer/seller meetings and other events to ensure export development
- Initiate the ZEDEF loan application process for applications from clients in the region
- Manage strategies to support the growth of local enterprises
- Manage product development and enterprise development advisory services to the local enterprises
- Manage the promotion of linkages, liaisons and dialogues with regional stakeholders
Qualifications / Experience/ Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration ,Economics, Business Management, Commerce, Development Studies or equivalent
- Grade 12 School Certificate
- Four (4) years’ experience in a similar role
- Excellent communication skills and analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of computer applications (Excel, Power Point and Word Processing) Interactive skills
APPLICATION METHOD
All applications must be clearly marked and accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of qualifications and provide at least three referees, and send to:
The Human Resource Manager
Zambia Development Agency
Privatisation House
Nasser Road
P. O. Box 30819
LUSAKA
Or
Email: [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd July, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
THE AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER