Corporate Planning Specialist Zambia Development Agency

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Planning, the job holder will provide support to the Manager-Corporate Planning in undertaking strategic planning and implementation of programmes/activities for the Agency.

All applications must be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, application letter, and copies of qualifications and provide at least three referees

The closing date for receipt of applications is 7th April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the Agency’s strategic plan in order to ensure the attainment of set objectives.
• Ensure the compilation and timely production of corporate plans, business plans, annual work plans and budgets in order to facilitate resource allocation
• Identify gaps in the planning and implementation process and propose remedial measures
• Contribute to the identification of gaps in the planning and implementation process and design of remedial measures
• Monitors the implementation of the ZDA Strategic Plan in order to ensure effective and efficient implementation and achievement of set strategic objectives
• Ensure the preparation of the Agency’s quarterly, annual and other reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making and dissemination
• Contribute to the shaping of the overall strategic direction of ZDA and enhance cooperation related to planning and economic development embracing planning, monitoring and evaluation, statistics, investment and private sector promotion
• Contribute to the development and implementation of tools for strategic planning and monitoring
• Provide management support, monitor performance and ensure that the institutional performance evaluation management and feedback process is applied to all departments
• Perform commercial analysis, identify critical issues, and policy gaps, and facilitate policy implementation in priority areas/sectors across departments
• Ensure implementation of policy and management decisions relating to the priority sectors
• Ensure preparation and submission of periodic and ad-hoc reports of the department’s activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in economics.
• A Masters Degree in Economics is an added advantage.
• Two (2) years of work experience in a similar role
• Excellent interpersonal skills and analytical skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of computer applications (Excel and Word processing)
• Proficiency in Statistical Software Packages i.e. Strata, EViews, SPSS, Excel, NVivo etc
• Corporate Planning skills