Job description

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: Manager – Management Information System (Salary Grade ZSA03/L)

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a. Job Purpose

Provide technical leadership in the development, administration, optimisation, and security of ZamStats’ databases, data pipelines, data engineering workflows, and statistical information systems. The role ensures high performance, reliability, and integrity of the Agency’s data infrastructure by overseeing database design, ETL/ELT processes, data modelling, backup and recovery, metadata management, SDMX implementation, and integration of statistical production systems. The Manager supports the production of high-quality official statistics and drives digital transformation across the National Statistical System (NSS).

b. The Job Holder will perform the following functions:

i. Ensure system integrity

ii. Develop automated data pipelines for statistical workflows

iii. Enforce data consistency and quality and enable interoperability

iv. Protect data assets from breaches and loss, Ensure recovery readiness and enforce access controls.

v. Improve metadata governance and Enhance discoverability..

vi. Strengthen SDMX implementation and

vii. Support census & survey systems.

viii. Improve turnaround time.

ix. Resolve system issues quickly

x. Promote new technologies for data engineering.

xi. Support digital transformation roadmap.

xii. Improve data handling efficiency

xiii. Build capacity in data engineering tools.

xiv. Provide technical support to departments.

xv. Promote good data management practices.

xvi. Ensure up-to-date documentation

xvii. Improve change management and enhance continuity..

xviii. Ensure high performance in the section, Strengthen staff development and Achieve operational targets.

c. Required Academic and Professional Qualifications

i. Grade Twelve (12) Certificate

ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or related ICT field.

iii. Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage

iv. Member of the Information and Communications

a. Technology Association of Zambia

d. Required Minimum Job Experience

At least eight (8) years of relevant ICT experience in Statistical Information Systems Development, with at least 4 years in database administration, data engineering, or systems development roles

e. Desired Knowledge

i. Software Development or Acquisition Lifecycle

ii. Database Management (including SQL Databases) and Cloud Computing Concepts

iii. Cybersecurity Practices

iv. Statistical IT Systems and Large Data Management

v. SQL/NoSQL database administration

vi. Data modelling & ETL/ELT pipeline development

vii. SDMX/metadata systems

viii. Cloud platforms & virtualisation

ix. Backup, recovery & system hardening

x. Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

xi. Performance tuning & optimisation

f. Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

i. Analytical Skills

ii. Problem-Solving Skills

iii. Risk and Change Management Skills

iv. Leadership and People Development Skills

v. Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy

vi. Communication and Advocacy Skills

vii. Computer skills

viii. Integrity and Confidentiality

ix. Results Oriented