Civil Service Commission – Zambia Currently Recruiting -Director – Christian Affairs a Religion – Ends 28th April

The Civil Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified serving officers to fill vacant positions in the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs.

Responsibilities

• To coordinate the mainstreaming of religious affairs into the government’s agenda and relations between the state and religious bodies in order to facilitate realization of national religious aspirations

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Permanent Secretary and shall be responsible for:

• Co-ordinating effectively, the development and review of the religious policy as well as mainstreaming of religious issues into national policies in order to facilitate growth of Christianity and ethical governance
• Co-ordinating effectively, dialogue between members of different Christian denominations and faiths in order to facilitate collaboration on matters of mutual interest and promote national unity
• Co-ordinating periodically, the planning and implementing of national events in order to promote and affirm national commitment to religious values
• Co-ordinating periodically, the identification and preservation of religious sites and artifacts in order to preserve the country’s religious heritage
• Co-ordinating effectively, the hosting of Church/State dialogue in order to facilitate Church participation in policy analysis and formulations

Qualifications

• Thirty (30) years and above
• Grade Twelve (12)/Form 5 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics
• A Bachelor of Philosophy or any related discipline
• Five years relevant work experience, of which two (2) years should be at management level;

How to apply
Send your applications together with CVs, photocopies of National Registration Card, proof of membership to relevant professional bodies, academic and professional qualifications to the undersigned below:
Civil Service Commission,
PO Box 50138,
Lusaka.