New Jobs at Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), established under section 4 of the Act number 11 of 2006 is responsible for fostering economic growth and development by promoting trade and investment in Zambia. The agency is inviting self motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Secretary.

Job Title: Secretary

Responsibilities

• Typing a variety of correspondence, both of routine and confidential nature
• Taking dictation and transcribing and ensuring the accomplishment of good result
• Receiving and screening all incoming correspondence
• Drafting standard letters, acknowledging in reply to correspondence, invitations and queries and sends e-mails on routine matters
• Making and confirming appointments for meetings
• Receiving and making telephone calls for and on behalf of the director
• Making travel and accommodation arrangements
• Maintaining an up-to-date filing system for the directors
• Maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential only with the express direction of the directors
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Grade 12 school certificate
• Secretarial diploma, 110/60 wpm shorthand and typing
• Good knowledge of modern office procedures
• Good personal organisation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional telephone etiquette
• Innovative and able to work under pressure
• Ability to undertake complex office assignments

How to apply
All applications must be marked and accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of qualifications and provide at least three referees and send to:
The Director Corporate Support Services
Zambia Development Agency
Privatisation House
Nasser Road
P.O Box 30819
Lusaka