JOB OPPORTUNITY – RESEARCH OFFICER
In the continued effort to achieve its mission in the promotion and development of all productive economic activities which include trade, commerce and industry whilst speaking authoritatively on behalf of the business community, government and organisations of similar objectives. ZACCI invites suitably qualified persons to fill up the following vacancy:
RESEARCH OFFICER
Functions:
Interest representation and information dissemination are part of the main functions of ZACCI. The concept for interest representation is based on evidence-based advocacy. The compilations of data, facts and trends, its analysis and dissemination are important elements in future dissemination of economic and business intelligence.
Duties:
- Compiling and analysing economic and business facts and data
- Planning and conducting of qualitative and quantitative studies (paper-pencil and online)
- Assessing and measuring trends in political decision-making processes
- Supporting ZACCI leadership and standing committees to advocate ZACCI members’ interests towards the Zambian government
- Supporting networking and lobbying on behalf of ZACCI members with governmental institutions
- Preparing business agendas and position papers related to the business climate and environment
- Conducting the business-climate-monitor for Zambia
- Coordinating and contributing to ZACCI regular publications and other communication dissemination channels.
Requirements
- Degree in economics or a related field
- Working experience in the private and public sector
- Strong and outgoing personality with exceptional communication skills
- Strong Analysing skills
- Experience in moderating different interests
- Working experience in business membership organisations is an added advantage
Applications must be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer, ZACCI Secretariat, P.O. Box 30844, Showgrounds, Lusaka or emailed to secretariat@zacci.co.zm/accounts@zacci.co.zm. Closing date is 3rd December 2021 by 17:00hrs
Note that only shortlisted applications will receive a response by 9th December 2021
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