Standards and Research Officer

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake the development and implementation of standards in order to provide a regulatory framework for Higher Education Institutions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policy and Programme Development: Undertakes the development and implementation of policies and programmes to guide operations of Higher Education Institutions.

Standards Development and Implementation: Undertakes timely development and implementation of standards to guide registration, institutional audits, and accreditation.

Research and Analysis: Undertakes research on emerging issues to inform regulatory decision-making.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Standards: Undertakes monitoring and evaluation of standards.

Reporting and Information Dissemination: Undertakes preparation of reports including the State of Higher Education Report.

Budgeting and Resource Planning: Undertakes preparation of Unit budget.

Performance Management: Undertakes preparation of work plans.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology or a Social Science discipline earned from a recognised Higher Education Institution.

Experience

Three (3) years’ experience, preferably in an institution of Learning

Required Competencies

• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Integrity

Note: The Higher Education Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not request for payments for job openings. Any such activities should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes the development and implementation of policies and programmes to guide operations of Higher Education Institutions.
• Undertakes timely development and implementation of standards to guide registration, institutional audits, and accreditation.
• Undertakes research on emerging issues to inform regulatory decision-making.
• Undertakes monitoring and evaluation of standards.
• Undertakes preparation of reports including the State of Higher Education Report.
• Undertakes preparation of Unit budget.
• Undertakes preparation of work plans.

Skills

• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Integrity

Qualifications

• Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology or a Social Science discipline earned from a recognised Higher Education Institution.

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Interested candidates meeting the above specifications are encouraged to submit an application letter and attach copies of verified qualifications by Zambia Qualifications Authority, certified copies of professional certificates, National Registration Card and curriculum vitae with at least three (3) traceable references to the undersigned

on or before Friday, 18th September 2026 at 17:00 hours:

The Director-General

Higher Education Authority

2nd Floor, Engineering House

Plot No. 2374

Kelvin Siwale Road

P.O. Box 50795

Lusaka

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