Background
The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank (WB) towards the cost of implementing the Improved Rural Connectivity Project (IRCP) in six (6) provinces of Zambia namely Central, Eastern, Luapula, Southern, Muchinga and Luapula provinces. The financing of the remaining four (4) provinces namely Copperbelt, Lusaka, Western and North Western will come from GRZ. The project will be implemented for a period of five (5) years. The Road Development Agency (RDA) whose mandate care, planning, maintenance and construction of public roads in Zambia is implementing component one (1) of the IRCP. RDA has since established a Project Management Unit (PIU) headed by a Project Manager to spearhead the implementation of component 1. The PIU is also responsible for ensuring effective inter- component coordination between all the implementing agencies as well as providing technical and coordination support to the National Coordinator who is based at the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Urban Development (MHIUD).

In order to implement this mandate, RDA would like to recruit a Project Manager-IRCP.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Director & Chief Executive Officer, the Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all technical aspects of the IRCP. The PM shall be the interface between Contractors, Consultants, RDA and the World Bank. Key responsibilities will include:
• Carrying out periodic reviews of the implementation plan for the Project and schedule and make appropriate recommendations for any required adjustments. The review shall at least cover the Procurement Plan, Project Manual, Bidding Documents, Consultancy Terms of Reference and Requests for Proposals, ongoing contracts, Environmental Management Plans, Resettlement Action Plans, etc. The Project Manager shall draft, based on his review and advice, a detailed implementation program showing critical milestones to be approved by the RDA;
• Putting in place and manage an appropriate contract management methodology, including reporting instruments summarizing physical progress and compliance with quality control, environmental and technical contractual requirements;
• Supporting RDA in reviewing and evaluating terms of reference for consultancy services and specifications for bid documents and ensure quality of documents submitted to the World Bank for no objection from a technical standpoint;
• Formulation of the role out plan for implementation of the OPRC program throughout Zambia. This role out plan shall be prepared in consultation with relevant RDA departments and management. The role out plan shall be shared with the bank for comments;
• Supervising and coordinating the role out plan of OPRC projects across the country;
• Updating RDA management and the World Bank on OPRC project status regularly;
• Administering all contracts carried out under the project. This includes (i) for consultancy services the review of all design and other reports in cooperation with the relevant Departments and units of the RDA, and (ii) for civil works attending site and other progress meetings as the Employer’s representative;
• Carrying out day-to-day management of the project. This includes regular project site visits and verification of the quality of all related studies and activities. A critical part of the assignment is to assure the implementation and management of robust quality control systems and reporting by contractors and supervision engineers as part of their contractual obligations, and maintain an overall table summarizing compliance of all of them with regard to their reporting and quality control operations;
• Ensuring remedial measures for improving quality are implemented when required, and monitor the contractors’ approach to rectifying non-compliance.
• Communicating effectively with the contractor’s and consultant’s site management teams, the staff of the RDA, World Bank team and the wider community, where required;
• Managing variations, changes in legislation and other changes as per the provisions of the relevant contracts and project agreements;
• Ensuring steady progress in accordance with the implementation schedule and agreed performance indicators;
• Supporting the RDA in resolving site disputes, contractor grievances and claims, reviewing and recommending to the RDA measures to resolve them;
• Ensuring that a high ethical standard and transparency is maintained throughout the project implementation;
• Drafting project correspondence addressed to the contractors, consultants and World Bank;
• Reviewing reports submitted by the Engineer and Consultants, providing analysis and preparing comments in agreement with the RDA for submission to the World Bank;
• Reviewing together with the relevant RDA Department/Unit need for variations and additional works based on consultations with the Engineer and prepare reasonable proposals for agreement with RDA; and
• Monitoring and controlling of progress of works under construction contracts.

Qualifications and Experience
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Qualified Registered Civil Engineer with at least 15 years of experience since graduation in the road sector;
• Postgraduate qualification in Civil/Highway/Transportation Engineering;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in project management in roads and at senior or management level; and be particularly desirable.

Skills and attributes
• High integrity, reliability and resourcefulness;
• Should be fluent in written and spoken English;
• Should have knowledge of World Bank Procurement Procedures for Works and Services;
• Good experience in civil works and related consulting services procurement will be an advantage;
• Strong negotiation skills will be an advantage;
• Knowledge and practical experience in road maintenance operations is required; and
• Proficiency in standard and specialized desktop computer applications, including Word, Excel, electronic mail.

Schedule:
This is a full-time position on the project. The contract is initially for a period of four (4) months (up to December, 2025) which is the remaining duration of the project, but with a possibility of a further one (1) year extension of the project subject to satisfactory performance.

ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications with academic and professional qualification certified as true copies of the original and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope or via Email, clearly stating the position being applied for, to:

The Director & Chief Executive Officer
Road Development Agency
P.O. Box 50003
Fairley Road, Ridgeway
LUSAKA

Closing date for submission of applications is 12th August, 2025 at 17:00 hours. Soliciting and lobbying in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated to. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply now to
Careers@roads.gov.zm