WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (WARMA)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – MAY 2026

Established under the Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011, the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) is mandated to regulate and manage the utilisation of water resources in Zambia in a sustainable, equitable, and integrated manner.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and result-oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST (01 POSITION)

Grade: WRM 04
Department: Human Capital and Administration
Reports to: Director General
Functional Reporting: Director Human Capital and Administration
Location: Lusaka – Head Office

Job Purpose:

To design, implement, and manage monitoring and evaluation systems that support evidence-based decision-making and performance tracking of programmes and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement M&E frameworks, systems, and reporting tools.
• Conduct evaluations, baseline studies, and performance reviews.
• Monitor programme performance and data quality.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.
• Support strategic planning and results-based management processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 O Levels including Mathematics and English.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Member of Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZaMEA) or any relevant professional body.
• 5 years’ experience preferably in a similar role with demonstrated capability in developing robust M&E documents.

Required competencies/Personal attributes/Skills

• Possess high analytical skills.
• Demonstrated capability in developing robust M&E frameworks.
• Demonstrated capacity to use project M&E to advance strategic goals and provide data for decision-making.
• Skill in data quality assurance desired.
• Excellent computer skills, including data software.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Interested candidates should submit applications supported by certified copies of academic and professional qualifications (ZAQA verified), detailed CVs, and three (3) traceable referees.

Deadline: 15th May 2026 (17:00 hours)

Submission:

• Email: jobs@warma.org.zm

• Or hand deliver to:
The Director General
Water Resources Management Authority
Plot No. LN-385-7 & 385-8, Alick Nkhata Road
P.O. Box 51059, Lusaka

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.

WARMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer