JOB OPPORTUNITIES
THE ORGANISATION
The National Institute of Public Administration [NIPA] is a statutory body established under the Act of Parliament No. 15 of 1998. NIPA now seeks the services of highly motivated individuals to join its team of skilled professionals.
Applications are now invited for the Full-time Academic positions:
1. LEGAL STUDIES DIVISION
1.1 Position 1: Senior Lecturer – Legal Studies (1)
Job Purpose:
To plan, design, deliver, coordinate and evaluate law programmes in order to impart relevant knowledge and skills required by the clients for their improved performance and relevance in the industry.
Reports to: Head of Department
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- 5 ‘O’ Levels or higher acceptable at a University awarding a BA/BSc Degree
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Merit
- Master of Laws
- PhD Degree in Law or Doctor of Laws (LL.D)
- 5 years’ relevant post graduate
- Evidence of
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Analytical
- Computer literate
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Physical
Location: Main Campus, Lusaka
1.2 Position 2: Lecturer, Legal Studies (2) Job Purpose:
To plan, design, deliver, coordinate and evaluate Law programmes in order to impart relevant knowledge and skills required by the clients for their improved performance and relevance in the industry.
Reports to: Head of Department
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- 5 ‘O’ Levels or higher acceptable at a University awarding a BA/BSc Degree
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Merit
- Master of Laws
- Three (3) years’ relevant post graduate
- Evidence of
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Analytical
- Computer literate
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Physical
Location: Main Campus, Lusaka and Ndola Campus.
2. BUSINESS STUDIES DIVISION
2.1 Position 3: Senior Lecturer – Accounting (1)
Job purpose
To design, deliver, and evaluate Accounting training programmes in order to impart relevant knowledge and skills required by the clients for their improved performance and relevance in the Industry.
Reports to: Head – Accounting, Banking and Finance
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- 5 ‘O’ Levels or higher acceptable at a
- First Degree with Merit preferred in
- Master’s Degree in
- PhD Degree in Accounting and Finance related
- A minimum of 5 years post graduate relevant experience is required for the
- Evidence of
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Analytical
- Numerical/Computation
- Problem solving
- Decision making skills
- Physical
Location: Main Campus, Lusaka
2.2 Position 4: Senior Lecturer – Financial Management (1)
Job Purpose
To design, deliver, and evaluate Financial Management training programmes in order to impart relevant knowledge and skills required by the clients for their improved performance and relevance in the Industry.
Reports to: Head – Accounting, Banking and Finance
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- 5 ‘O’ Levels or higher acceptable at a
- First Degree with Merit
- Master’s Degree in Finance related
- PhD Degree in Finance related
- A minimum of 5 years post graduate relevant experience is required for the
- Evidence of
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Analytical
- Numerical/Computation
- Problem solving
- Decision making skills
- Physical
Location: Main Campus, Lusaka
2.3 Position 5: Senior Lecturer, Information and Communication Technology/Computing (1×2)
Job Purpose:
To provide and offer quality consultancy and training in Information Communication
Technology (ICT) courses to various categories of students in order to help them fully participate in both national and personal development.
Reports to: Head – Information and Communication Technology Education
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- 5 ‘O’ Levels or higher acceptable at a University awarding a BA/BSc Degree qualification or equivalent.
- BA/BSc Degree with Merit preferred in Computer Science or
- Master’s Degree in Computer
- PhD Degree in Computer
- A minimum of 5 years post graduate relevant experience at supervisory levels is required for the task.
- Proof of publications in area of
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Analytical
- Numerical/Computation
- Problem solving
- Decision making skills
- Physical
Location : Main Campus, Lusaka
2.4 Position 6: Lecturer, Business Studies Division (1) – Ndola
Job Purpose
To plan, design, deliver, coordinate and evaluate courses in area of specialization in order to impart relevant knowledge and skills required by the clients for their improved performance and relevance in the industry.
Reports to: Head of Campus, Ndola
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- 5 ‘O’ Levels or higher acceptable at a
- Bachelor ‘s Degree with Merit preferred in the related
- Master’s Degree related to first
- Three (03) years relevant post graduate
- Evidence of
- Excellent oral and written communications
- Computer literate
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Physical skills
Location : Ndola Campus
3 MANAGEMENT STUDIES DIVISION
3.1 Position 7: Lecturer, Management Studies
(1) Job Purpose
To plan, design, deliver, coordinate and evaluate courses in area of specialization in order to impart relevant knowledge and skills required by the clients for their improved performance and relevance in the industry.
Reports to: Resident Lecturer, Livingstone
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- 5 ‘O’ Levels or higher acceptable at a
- Bachelor ‘s Degree with Merit preferred in the related
- Master’s Degree related to first
- Three (03) years relevant post graduate
- Evidence of
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Analytical
- Computer literate
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Physical
Location : Livingstone Campus
4. RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Position 8: Senior Research Consultant, Research (1×2)
Job Purpose
Plans, designs and conducts research and development activities to enhance the Institute’s performance and delivery of services to the clients. Role holder is involved in research, data generation and collection using standard and well-defined methods. The purpose of the position is to provide well researched and analyzed information, economic and statistical data on social and economic matters to be used by the Institute and stakeholders for policy direction and decision making. The role is aimed at assisting in the review and strengthening of the Research, Consultancy and Development activities execution capacity of the Division.
Reports to: Chief Consultant, Research
Knowledge and Skills requirements
- 5 ‘0’ Levels or higher acceptable at a
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with merit
- Master’s Degree in social PhD Degree in Social Sciences
- Minimum five (05) years’ experience in applied research with ability to initiate and execute a diverse portfolio of research projects.
- Evidence of publications in area of
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Report writing and presentation
- Knowledge of research methods and
Location: Main Campus
4.2 Position 9: Senior Research Consultant, Consulting
(1) Job Purpose
Plans, designs and conducts research and development activities to enhance the Institute’s performance and delivery of services to the clients. Role holder is involved in research, data generation and collection using standard and well-defined methods. The purpose of the position is to provide well researched and analyzed information, economic and statistical data on social and economic matters to be used by the Institute and stakeholders for policy direction and decision making. The role is aimed at assisting in the review and strengthening of the Research, Consultancy and Development activities execution capacity of the Division.
Reports to: Head of Department , Consulting
Knowledge and Skills requirements
- 5 ‘0’ Levels or higher acceptable at a
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with merit
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
- PhD Degree in Social Sciences
- Minimum five (05) years’ experience in applied research with ability to initiate and execute a diverse portfolio of research projects.
- Evidence of publications in area of specialisation
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Report writing and presentation
- Knowledge of research methods and
Location : Main Campus, Lusaka
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should submit their applications, attaching their Curriculum Vitae, Academic and professional qualifications to the address below. Closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 10 th March, 2023 .
Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar
National Institute of Public Administration
P.O. Box 31990
Dushanbe Road
Lusaka
Email: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
