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Provincial Coordinator Job at ZAPD | Lusaka Province
Provincial Coordinator – Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Organisation: Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD)
Position: Provincial Coordinator (1)
Department: Rehabilitation and Research
Work Station: Lusaka Province
Reports To: Director Rehabilitation and Research
Duration of Work: Permanent and Pensionable
Closing Date: Friday 20 September 2026
Posting Date: 14 September 2026
ZAMBIA AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities is a Quasi-Government Agency, established under Act No. 6 of 2012. The Agency is mandated to plan, promote and coordinate services for persons with disabilities.
In its quest to serve persons with disabilities better, the Agency is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Position Details
- Position: Provincial Coordinator (1)
- Department: Rehabilitation and Research
- Work Station: Lusaka Province
- Reports To: Director Rehabilitation and Research
- Duration of Work: Permanent and Pensionable
Main Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Plan, promote and coordinate services for persons with disabilities in the Province.
- Register persons with disabilities in the Province.
- Review applications from Organizations of and for Persons with Disabilities wishing to be registered by the Agency before onward submission to head office.
- Conduct inquiries into any matter relating to the welfare, employment, habilitation and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
- Monitor the provision of services to persons with disabilities and the implementation of the Disability Act and any policies or national strategies.
- Make representations on behalf of any person with disability before any State organ or institution and facilitate for the provision of legal assistance if the matter relates to the rights of, or the interaction of, persons with disabilities.
- Promote public awareness in all aspects of disability.
- Coordinate with government institutions with regards to disability mainstreaming.
- Facilitate the submission of persons with disabilities CVs to the Rehabilitation and Research department for inclusion on the data base.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Conduct inspection of institutions and ensure that adequate arrangements for the general welfare, education, training, rehabilitation, health, or employment are offered to persons with disabilities, and that records are kept.
- Ensure service providers put in place necessary facilities that make such services available and accessible to persons with disabilities in the prescribed manner.
- Collect statistical data from relevant institutions relating to disability issues for purposes of planning, promotion, administration, monitoring and evaluation of services for persons with disabilities as may be advised.
- Facilitate the preparation and coordination of the commemoration of disability calendar days.
- Supervision of staff at provincial and district levels.
- Maintain the provincial establishment register of all employees.
- Manage the inventory of all Agency assets in the province and updated asset register regularly.
- Facilitate the procurement of title deeds for all the Agency's properties.
- Maintain and file all books of accounts.
- Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to you by superiors from time to time.
Qualifications / Experience
- Grade 12 or GCE certificate (ZAQA Certified).
- Degree in Social Work or any other related Social Sciences (ZAQA Certified).
- 2 years' work experience.
- Experience in counselling and working with persons with disability will be an added advantage.
Other Attributes
- Excellent knowledge and sensitivity to issues affecting persons with disabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong written skills in project proposal.
Successful applicants will be required to take up the appointment immediately.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Only candidates who meet the above competences should apply, enclosing:
- Curriculum Vitaes (CVs).
- Certified photocopies of the NRC.
- Relevant academic/professional qualifications.
- Signed application letter clearly indicating the position being applied for.
- Daytime and reachable telephone and/or mobile numbers.
Kindly send applications as one (1) PDF document using email:
zapdhumanresource@gmail.com
Head.Office@zapd.org.zm
Hard Copy Applications
Hard copies addressed to the Director General should be sent to:
The Director General
Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Plot No. 488a/7B
P.O Box 50073
Leopards Hill Road
LUSAKA
Closing Date: Friday 20 September 2026.
⚠️ Legitimate employers do not charge candidates fees to secure employment. Be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for a job offer.
Assistant Provincial Coordinator Job at ZAPD | Choma, Southern Province
Assistant Provincial Coordinator – Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Organisation: Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD)
Position: Assistant Provincial Coordinator (1)
Department: Rehabilitation und Research
Work Station: Southern Province (Choma)
Reports To: Provincial Coordinator
Duration of Work: Permanent and Pensionable
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Posting Date: 14 September 2026
ZAMBIA AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities is a Quasi-Government Agency, established under the Persons with Disabilities Act No. 33 of 1996 and continued with the Persons with Disabilities Act No. 06 of 2012. The Agency is mandated to plan, promote and coordinate services to persons with disabilities.
In its quest to serve persons with disabilities better, the Agency is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Main Purpose of the Job
To facilitate the provision of services to persons with disabilities in areas such as rehabilitation, resettlement, employment, training, and empowerment, while harnessing their potential for inclusion into mainstream society.
Position Details
- Position Title: Assistant Provincial Coordinator (1)
- Department: Rehabilitation und Research
- Work Station: Southern Province (Choma)
- Reports To: Provincial Coordinator
- Duration of Work: Permanent and Pensionable
Main Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Facilitate the registration of persons with disabilities and maintain the data base for the province.
- Identify buildings inaccessible by persons with disabilities and inform the Provincial Coordinator for further action.
- Assist the Provincial Coordinator in conducting needs assessments of persons with disabilities and make recommendations/referrals.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports for onward submission to the Provincial Coordinator.
- Maintain employee files as well as the establishment of a register of all employees in the province.
- Manage the inventory of all Agency assets in the district and province by maintaining an updated asset register.
- Facilitate the coordination of Organizations of or for Persons with Disabilities (OPDs).
- Ensure that registered OPDs are audited before onward uploading on the ZAPD website.
- Carry out programmes aimed at informing/raising awareness to the general public on disability rights.
- Collect statistical data from relevant institutions relating to disability issues for purposes of planning, promotion, administration, monitoring and evaluation of services for persons with disabilities as may be advised by the Provincial Coordinator.
- Monitor the provision of services to persons with disabilities and the implementation of the Act and any policies or national strategies.
- Facilitate the submission of persons with disabilities CVs to the Provincial Coordinator for onward submission to Head office.
- Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to you by superiors from time to time.
Qualifications / Experience
- Grade 12 or GCE certificate (ZAQA Certified).
- Diploma in Social Work or any other related Social Sciences (ZAQA Certified).
- 1 year work experience.
- Must be Zambian with a green National Registration Card.
- Experience in counselling will be an added advantage.
Other Attributes
- Excellent knowledge and sensitivity to issues affecting persons with disabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong written skills in project proposal development.
The successful applicant will be required to take up the appointment immediately.
Women and persons with disabilities who meet the essential criteria are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competences should apply, enclosing:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified ZAQA photocopies of the NRC.
- Relevant academic/professional qualifications.
- Signed application letter clearly indicating the position being applied for.
- Daytime and reachable telephone and/or mobile numbers.
Kindly send applications as one (1) PDF document using either of the following email addresses:
HeadOffice@zapd.org.zm
zapdhumanresource@gmail.com
Hard Copy Applications:
The Director General
Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Plot No. 488a/7B
P.O Box 50073
Leopards Hill Road
LUSAKA
Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026.
⚠️ Legitimate employers do not charge candidates fees to secure employment. Be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for a job offer.