RESEARCH AND STRATEGY OFFICER – IDC
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) charged with the mandate to spearhead the Zambian Government’s commercial investments agenda aimed at strengthening Zambia’s industrial base and job creation. The Corporation’s vision is to be Africa’s best performing Wealth Fund and Investment Partner of choice. Its Mission is to secure, manage and diversify Zambia’s wealth for current and future generations by making strategic investments that drive sustainable economic development. A need has arisen to fill the position of:
RESEARCH AND STRATEGY OFFICER
- JOB PURPOSE
To utilise data to provide support for strategy formulation, business development, and forecasting
- KEY RESULT AREAS AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
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KEY RESULT AREAS |
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES) |
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Strategic Planning and Implementation |
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Corporate Planning |
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Corporate Performance Monitoring |
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Stakeholder Liaison |
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Information Provision |
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Enhanced Group oversight and support |
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Improved Efficiency |
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Furtherance of Company’s Interests |
Exercise the powers and duties generally exercised by Research and Strategy Analyst in the furtherance of the interests of the company as may be authorised and or delegated by the Supervisor. |
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Enhanced Employee Engagement and Performance |
Timely submission of completed performance contract to supervisor. Suggest and propose initiatives to support corporate values suggested to supervisor. Ensure submission of completed Performance Appraisal form to supervisor. Periodically submits required reports relating to mentorship and training/coaching programmes to the department in charge of Human Capital. |
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Healthy and Safety |
Take reasonable care for own health and safety as well as that of other employees, clients, and others as may be required from time to time. |
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Meetings |
Attend staff/departmental meetings. |
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Any other Duties |
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned |
- ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Professional Qualification:
- Grade 12 School Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, and/or equivalent Professional Qualification in relevant field from reputable institution.
- Relevant Professional Membership
- Minimum Relevant Work Experience:
- 2 years relevant work experience or similar position
- Skill Specifications:
- Excellent problem solving and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders
- Data management and record keeping.
- Proficient in using computers
- Other Attributes
- Professionalism
- Transparency
- Integrity
- Distinction
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office work environment.
- Use of computers and other office equipment.
- Concentration and analysis.
- Managing tight deadlines.
- Normal environmental conditions
- Occasional local and international travel.
- APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- All applications are online.
- Go to https://forms.office.com/r/7Y9ai2jjm9
- Or scan the QR Code:

- Deadline for applications shall be 15th February 2026.
IDC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
