Business Development Positions

Exciting Business Development Jobs in Lusaka with ZVEC Group of Companies ZVEC Group of Companies, operating under the Zambia Vocational Entrepreneurship College, is seeking talented professionals for multiple full-time roles based in Lusaka, Zambia.

We invite qualified and experienced candidates to apply for key positions that support our mission to advance skills, enterprise, and opportunity in the region. Immediate availability or agreed start dates are preferred.

Available Positions in Business Development and Management Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist Clearing and Forwarding Manager Driving School Manager 1.

Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist Location:

Lusaka (with travel to ZVEC branches as needed) Reports to:

Group CEO and Executive Director Employment type:

Full Time Salary grade:

Management Band M2 or consultancy arrangement The specialist will play a vital role in diversifying ZVEC’s revenue streams by developing a robust pipeline of donor, government, corporate, institutional, and commercially viable opportunities.

This position requires strategic leadership in proposal development and partnership management to support vocational training, enterprise development, and youth employment initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an active pipeline of opportunities, tracking value, deadlines, and next steps.
• Map priorities of donors, governments, and institutions relevant to ZVEC’s services.
• Lead preparation of concept notes, proposals, pitches, and partnership presentations.
• Coordinate technical inputs, budgets, and compliance with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct due diligence and maintain comprehensive records of submissions and relationships.
• Support market development and cross-selling across ZVEC’s five entities.
• Monitor proposal conversion rates, partnership obligations, and income secured.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Development, Economics, Marketing, International Development, or related fields.
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum five years’ experience in business development, partnerships, or resource mobilisation.
• Proven track record of successful proposals, contracts, or revenue generation.

Core Competencies:

• Expertise in proposal and concept note writing.
• Strong skills in opportunity research and pipeline management.
• Effective negotiation and relationship stewardship.
• Commercial costing and donor compliance knowledge.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Performance Targets for First 90 Days:

• Identify and qualify at least 10 priority prospects from 30 mapped opportunities by Day 30.
• Prepare four decision-ready concepts or proposals by Day 60.
• Advance two opportunities to formal negotiation or advanced consideration by Day 90.
• Implement a monthly pipeline and conversion report accepted by management.
• 2.

Clearing and Forwarding Manager Location:

Lusaka (with travel as required) Reports to:

Operations and Administration Manager Employment type:

Full Time, subject to probation Salary grade:

• Entity Manager Band S2 This role is responsible for ensuring compliant, timely, and profitable customs clearing, forwarding, and logistics services.
• The manager will oversee all documentation and operational aspects from client instruction through to shipment closure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customs, clearing, forwarding, and shipment documentation processes.
• Maintain licenses, agent records, and client compliance checklists.
• Supervise documentation, logistics, client service, and driver support teams.
• Track shipment status, revenue, margins, receivables, and resolve complaints.
• Ensure secure custody of documents and accurate customer updates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Customs Clearing, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• At least five years’ experience including supervisory roles.
• Applicable licenses or professional certifications.

Required Competencies:

• Expertise in customs and clearing compliance.
• Strong coordination of shipment and logistics.
• Effective documentation and client communication skills.
• Commercial acumen in receivables and risk management.
• 3.

Driving School Manager Location:

Lusaka (with travel as required) Reports to:

Operations and Administration Manager Employment type:

Full Time, subject to probation Salary grade:

Entity Manager Band S2 The Driving School Manager will oversee safe, compliant, and commercially disciplined operations of the driving school, ensuring effective scheduling, fleet management, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage instructors, learner bookings, lesson schedules, and testing processes.
• Maintain records for instructors, learners, vehicles, insurance, licenses, and road safety.
• Oversee vehicle custody, fuel management, maintenance, and incident reporting.
• Coordinate collections, pricing, utilization, pass rates, and complaint reporting with Finance and Marketing.
• Develop unit structure, staffing plans, and instructor onboarding programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications in driving school management, transport, fleet, or business administration.
• Minimum five years’ supervisory experience in a related field.
• Valid driving licenses and thorough knowledge of road safety and driving school regulations.

Key Competencies:

• Expertise in driving school operations and fleet control.
• Strong scheduling and customer care skills.
• Proficient in revenue and utilization management.
• Effective supervision and incident response capabilities.

How to Apply for Business Development Jobs in Lusaka Interested candidates should submit their application, CV, and supporting documents by email to mxxxxxxxxx@zvecgroup.org.

Please use the relevant subject line for your application:

Application - Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist Application - Clearing and Forwarding Manager Application - Driving School Manager Application deadline:

• Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 17:00 hours.

Start date:

• Immediate or as agreed.
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