NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: REGISTRAR

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 and Non-Academic positions as follows:

POSITION: REGISTRAR (1)

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JOB PURPOSE:

To direct and control the administrative and human resource functions of NIPA to ensure proper and effective utilization of human resources and a stimulating environment for training, and conducting research and consultancy as well as safeguarding the Institution’s interests.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and Coordinate NIPA Governing Council Corporate affairs/business.
• Direct functions pertaining to general administration and human resources management of the Institute.
• Plan and Coordinate Board of Studies business efficiently.
• Direct functions pertaining to student registration, admissions, administration of examinations and general academic affairs of the Institute.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and availability of legal services to the NIPA Governing Council and Administration.
• Plan and ensure provision of safety, health and security services to the Institute Community
• Plan, direct and maintain infrastructure utilisation and development in order to ensure an acceptable learning and living environment in the Institute.
• Provide guidance and advice on questions of business ethics and good governance to all stakeholders in the Institute.
• Ensure timely. effective and efficient dissemination of information about the Institute internally and externally,
• Plan and implement departmental budgets.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Grade 12 University entrant.
• Bachelors Degree in any field but preferably Social Sciences or Educational Administration.
• Masters Degree in any field but preferably Social Sciences or Educational Administration.
• Minimum often (10) years working experience in similar position
• Highly specialized diplomacy required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Good computational/numerical skills
• Good analytical skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to formulate, implement and interpret policies and strategies
• Ability to produce complex or technical reports
• Membership to the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Applicants should submit written applications attaching their CVs and copies of their Grade 12 Certificates or equivalent, as well as academic and professional qualifications and transcripts of results. The CV must give full personal particulars including full names; place and date of birth, academic and professional qualifications; employment and experience; publications; earliest date of availability; and contact details including cell numbers; e-mail address, names and e-mail addresses of two (2) professional referees and one (1) character referee all of whom must be active.

Applicants must also obtain the Employment Form from the Registrar’s office.

Applications to reach NIPA, not later than 6th February, 2018.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director
National Institute of Public Administration
PO Box 31990
Dushanbe Road
LUSAKA

Tel: +260 211 22302-4