ZAMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOB X6 OPPORTUNITY

ZAMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY
RECRUITMENT/CAREER OPPORTUNITY

HONORARY INSPECTORS

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) is a statutory body
established under the Environmental Management Act (EMA) Number 12 of 2011
whose mandate is to do all such things as are necessary to ensure the sustainable
management of natural resources and protection of the environment, and the
prevention and control of pollution.
Section 14 (1) of the EMA provides for the establishment of an inspectorate with the
necessary technical staff and facilities required to administer, monitor and enforce
measures for the protection of the environment and the prevention of pollution.
Furthermore, section 17. (1) of the EMA provides for the appointment of Honorary
Inspectors (HIs) by notice in the gazette, on such terms and conditions as ZEMA
may determine.
ZEMA therefore wishes to engage, on a part time basis, the most suitable candidates
as HONORARY INSPECTORS for the following districts/cities:

Chambishi (x 1)
Kasempa (x1)
Sinazongwe (x1)
Serenje(x1)
Mumbwa(x1)
Lundazi (x1)

1.0 PRIMARY JOB PURPOSE

The main duties of the Honorary Inspector shall be to administer, monitor and
enforce measures for the protection of the environment and the prevention of
pollution in the designated area of operation.
The specific scope of work at any given time shall be specified in the Works Order
issued by ZEMA Management.

MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

General Inspections;

Compliance monitoring;

Environmental Auditing;
Response to Environmental complaints;
Environmental emergency response; and
Investigations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

A Diploma in science, engineering, social sciences or related field;
Good communication (oral and written) and analytical skills;
Demonstratable knowledge in environmental management;
Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
and At least 2- and 3-years working experience in a relevant field for Degree and
Diploma holders respectively.

More Information

Further, the candidate must be a Zambian who is a self-starter, goal-oriented with
demonstratable ability to perform with minimum supervision and must be residents
of the area/town they are applying to serve in.
Interested candidates may send their application letters, copies of relevant academic
certificates and Curriculum Vitae indicating contact telephone numbers and contact
details of traceable referees to the address below:
The Director-General
Zambia Environmental Management Agency
P.O. Bax 35131,
LUSAKA.
Email applications should be directed to jobs@zema.org.zm

https://www.zema.org.zm/

CLOSING DATE

Closing date for receiving applications is 25 July, 2024
All applications must be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF
HONORARY INSPECTOR/ State Preferred District/City
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