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: Senior Statistician – Balance of Payment (Salary Grade ZSA05/J)

(1 Position)

A. JOB PURPOSE

To coordinate the compilation, analysis, quality assurance and dissemination of Balance of Payments (BoP), International Investment Position (IIP), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), External Debt Statistics and Trade in Services Statistics in accordance with BPM6 and international statistical standards.

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B. The job holder will perform the following functions:

i. Produce official Balance of Payment (BoP) Statistics and improve BOP data quality and coverage.

ii. Compile current account data and improve quality.

iii. Compile financial account data and improve reporting quality.

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iv. Produce International Investment Position and improve utility statistics.

v. Produce Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and Improve asset/liability coverage.

vi. Produce Foregin Direct Investment statistics and Improve enterprise participation

vii. Compile external debt data and Improve debt quality

viii. Improve service statistics and Improve reporting quality

ix. Maintain compliance with established Balance of Payments data quality, metadata and standards across all outputs produced.

x. Promote innovation

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xi. Disseminate outputs and improve user engagement.

xii. Strengthen partnerhips and ensure that objectives of MOU’s with stakeholders are operationalised.

xiii. Improve institutional cooperation

xiv. Strengthen technical skills and improve staff competencies of junior staff.

xv. Support the Implement the annual workplan through effective resource management and staff supervision.

C. Required Academic and Professional Qualifications:

i. Full Grade 12 / Form V Certificate

ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Economics and Finance or equivalent relevant field.

iii. Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Industrial Economics or related field will be an added advantage.

D. Required Minimum Job Experience

At least five (5) years relevant experience including three(3) years at Supervisory Level.

E. Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

i. BPM6; Balance of Payments Compilation;

ii. International Investment Position;

iii. Foreign Direct Investment Statistics;

iv. External Debt Statistics;

v. Trade in Services Statistics;

vi. Administrative Data Integration;

vii. Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata; SPSS; SAS; R; Advanced Excel;

viii. Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.

ix. Ability to train and mentor junior staff and field personnel.

x. Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple fieldrelated deadlines, particularly during census/survey periods.

xi. Effective communication and coordination skills for liaising with field and regional teams.

F. Desired Competences and Personal Attributes

i. Result oriented

ii. Integrity and confidentiality;

iii. Problem-Solving Skills

iv. Stakeholder engagement & diplomacy

v. Leadership and people development;

vi. Strong Analytical skills

vii. Project and risk management

viii. Results based management.

ix. Project Management

x. Communicaation skills

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who have certificates of verification of local qualifications and/or certificates of verification and evaluation of foreign qualifications issued by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) must submit the said certificates with their applications for the position advertised. Applicants without certificates of verification and/or certificates of verification and evaluation must submit with their applications for the position advertised proof of submission of their application to ZAQA for verification of local qualifications and, where applicable, proof of submission of their application to ZAQA for verification and evaluation of foreign qualifications.
Must submit detailed CVs with a minimum of Two (2) traceable referees, to the address below, not later than Monday 13th July 2026. Applications received later than the closing date shall not be considered.

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Method of Application

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Closing Date : 13th July , 2026.

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