Director Engineering and Technical Services ZICTA

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) is a statutory body responsible for the regulation of provision of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and Postal and Courier Services in Zambia. The Authority also coordinates and oversees activities relating to cyber security and the combating of cyber-crime.

The Authority being an equal opportunity employer is inviting competent, self-driven and qualified candidates to apply for Head of Department positions at the helm of the Authority as follow;

Director Engineering and Technical Services;

ROLE DETAILS

Job Purpose

Responsible for the development and implementation of Spectrum Management, Radio           Frequency,   Quality of Service and Technical Standards in order to ensure the safety, quality

and interoperability of new and existing ICT services in line with the Authority’s mandate.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Oversee the assignments of frequencies or allotments of spectrum and revocation of assignment       and allotments and ensures efficient and effective administration and utilization of Spectrum;
2.      Oversee the management of spectrum in accordance with the Telecommunications Act and               Regulations, National policies  and International best practice;
3.      Provide direction in spectrum planning/licensing processes and ensures that set objectives are           achieved in line with established regulatory guidelines;
4.      Oversee the allocation of Radio frequencies and licensing of all radio stations in Zambia and             ensures that the radio spectrum is free from interference;
5.      Oversee the establishment and operationalization of mechanism for analysing the performance of      Quality of Service/Experience;
6.      Provide leadership in Quality of Service/Quality of Experience standardization and participates           effectively in appropriate standardization activities;
7.      Assists the Authority respond to queries regarding license network performance and Quality of         Service/Quality of Experience; and
8.      Provide analysis of Type Approval Equipment and ensures approved equipment conforms to             acceptable technical standards.

KEY COMPETENCIES

1.     ICT knowledge and regulatory models, both transformation and transaction leadership abilities;
2.     Highly analytical, good sense of balance between business acumen and Government systems            operations;
3.     Effective people management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, assertive        and results oriented;
4.     Systems and models oriented; and
5.     Organization design and development skills

TENURE

The position of Director Engineering and Technical Services is on a three – year fixed term contract.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Grade twelve certificate or its equivalent;
2. Bachelor ‘s Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/ Telecommunications or related; and
3. Master’s Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/ Telecommunications or related.

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATION

Should be a member of a relevant professional body.

EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years working relevant experience especially in the ICT sector, regulatory body or dynamic     commercial environment, four (4) of which must be at Management level.