EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body established pursuant to the ZAQA Act No. 8 of 2024 to develop and implement a National Qualifications Framework (NQF), register qualifications on the NQF, verify and evaluate qualifications and ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable.
ZAQA is currently seeking the services of suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of:
1. STANDARDS AND RESEARCH SPECIALIST (Permanent and Pensionable)
Overall Responsibility
To undertake the development, review and harmonisation of standards, and to design and conduct research studies that
generate credible evidence to support Board approvals, inform policy formulation, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making within the Authority.
Qualifications and Experience:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate
ii) Bachelor’s Degree
iii) Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Monitoring and Evaluation role
iv) Ability to write technical and analytical Reports
v) Ability to communicate effectively in English
vi) Qualifications under (i) and (ii) MUST be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority and verification/evaluation
certificates submitted together with the application
2. VERIFICATION Specialist (Permanent and Pensionable)
Overall Responsibility
To supervise and undertake the
verification of local and the verification and evaluation of foreign
qualifications held by individuals, in order to determine their authenticity,
comparability, and compliance with national standards to facilitate informed
recognition in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework.
Qualifications and Experience:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate
ii) Bachelor’s Degree
iii) Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience
iv) Ability to write technical and analytical Reports
v) Ability to communicate effectively in English
vi) Qualifications under (i)
and (ii) MUST be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority and
verification/evaluation certificates submitted together with the application
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should send their applications attaching their cover letter, CV, copies of academic and professional qualifications and ZAQA verification certificates in a SINGLE PDF document to recruitments@zaqa.gov.zm addressed to:
THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
Zambia Qualifications Authority
Finsbury Park
Kabwe Roundabout
P O Box 51103
LUSAKA
Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
Detailed job descriptions Below!
Standards and Research Specialist JD
The closing date for receiving applications is SUNDAY 18TH JANUARY 2026 at 17:00 hours.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO