UNZA Population Studies Department

UNZA Population Studies Department

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The Department of Population Studies was established in 1986 with funding from the United Nations Population Fund.

It offers training in Demography , Population Studies and Monitoring and Evaluation at undergraduate and Postgraduate Levels The Department of Population Studies was established on 28th March, 2011 taking over from Demography Division which was established in 1986, under the Department of Social Development Studies with UNFPA funding. The Department is made up of 15 dedicated members of staff wi

18/02/2026

Ready to strengthen your skills in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and become more competitive in Government, NGO, research, and development programmes?
The University of Zambia – Department of Demography, Population Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation Centre of Excellence, invites applications for the M&E Short Course running online from 4th – 22nd May 2026.
✨ What you will gain:
✔ Practical M&E frameworks and systems knowledge
✔ Skills in developing indicators and M&E plans
✔ Competence in data collection tools and data systems
✔ Linking M&E planning with budgeting and programme management
📅 Duration: 3 weeks
🕓 Class Time: 16:30 – 19:30 hrs
💻 Mode: Online learning
💰 Course Fee: ZMW 3,000 (Local) | USD 200 (International)
📝 Application Deadline: 29 April 2026
📌 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/h5pRvGHUzLBWb29w7
📞 Contact: +260 770 993092 | +260 961 032092
📧 Email: [email protected]

10/02/2026

Ready to strengthen your skills in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and become more competitive in Government, NGO, research, and development programmes?

The University of Zambia – Department of Demography, Population Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation Centre of Excellence, invites applications for the M&E Short Course running online from 4th – 22nd May 2026.

✨ What you will gain:
✔ Practical M&E frameworks and systems knowledge
✔ Skills in developing indicators and M&E plans
✔ Competence in data collection tools and data systems
✔ Linking M&E planning with budgeting and programme management

📅 Duration: 3 weeks
🕓 Class Time: 16:30 – 19:30 hrs
💻 Mode: Online learning
💰 Course Fee: ZMW 3,000 (Local) | USD 200 (International)
📝 Application Deadline: 29 April 2026

📌 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/h5pRvGHUzLBWb29w7

📞 Contact: +260 770 993092 | +260 961 032092
📧 Email: [email protected]

24/11/2025

🎓 Applications Now Open!
📊 Monitoring & Evaluation Short Course
🗓 8th December - 29th December 2025
Are you passionate about development work, data-driven decision making, and impact assessment?
Boost your career with our practical, hands-on Short Course in Monitoring & Evaluation offered by the Department of Demography, Population Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation – University of Zambia (UNZA).

✨ What you will gain:
✔ Practical skills in M&E frameworks and tools
✔ Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
✔ Capacity building for government, NGO, donor-funded and development programmes
✔ Certificate of completion from UNZA

📌 Click here to apply
🔗 https://forms.gle/Uto57WpBA8RRVzETA

(Please read all the information provided before applying)

📩 Email: [email protected]

📞 Call/SMS (working hours only): 0961 032092 / 0770 993092
📌 No separate application fee. Payment details will be sent via official email to successful applicants.

🌟 APPLY TODAY and elevate your career in Monitoring & Evaluation! 🚀

24/11/2025

🎓 Applications Now Open!
📊 Monitoring & Evaluation Short Course
🗓 8th December - 29th December 2025

Are you passionate about development work, data-driven decision making, and impact assessment?
Boost your career with our practical, hands-on Short Course in Monitoring & Evaluation offered by the Department of Demography, Population Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation – University of Zambia (UNZA).

✨ What you will gain:
✔ Practical skills in M&E frameworks and tools
✔ Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
✔ Capacity building for government, NGO, donor-funded and development programmes
✔ Certificate of completion from UNZA

📌 Click here to apply
🔗 https://forms.gle/Uto57WpBA8RRVzETA

(Please read all the information provided before applying)

📩 Email: [email protected]

📞 Call/SMS (working hours only): 0961 032092 / 0770 993092
📌 No separate application fee. Payment details will be sent via official email to successful applicants.

🌟 APPLY TODAY and elevate your career in Monitoring & Evaluation! 🚀

15/11/2025

Applications are still open for the Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Methods and Master of Arts in Population Studies.

Duration
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Methods – one year. Residential visits.
Master of Arts in Population Studies – two years. Full-time.
Applications for the January 2026 intake will close soon.

Click here to apply https://pgonline.unza.zm/users/login

Payment of application fee: Retrieve the ZANACO Bill Muster from your application and pay the application fee.

Read the requirements and complete your application to enable timely processing.
Any questions? Write an email to: [email protected]

27/10/2025

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Find a position suitable for you, regardless of your major.

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Date: Friday, 31 October, 2025 Time: 09:00 - 16:00 hours Location: Goma Lakes, University of Zambia

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University of Zambia - Postgraduate Student Information System: 02/09/2025

Applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Methods and Masters in Population Studies are still open.
1)Minimum education qualification is a Bachelors Degree from a recognised university (check the University website for more information on applicable fields of study considered and other documents required).
2) Applications are done online. Click here to apply https://pgonline.unza.zm/users/login > then go to Prospective Students > Click Apply Online >> School >SCHOOL OF HUMANITES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES >> Intake (Period)> Humanities & Social Sciences January 2026 >> I am applying for > choose your programme
3) Make sure that you pay the application fee by following the instructions on your online application. Without payment of this fee, an application cannot be processed.
Send us an email if you have any questions: [email protected]
No applications should be submitted using this email address.

University of Zambia - Postgraduate Student Information System:

University of Zambia - Postgraduate Student Information System: 27/08/2025

FAQs
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Methods (PGD MEM)

1) What is the minimum education qualification for the PGD MEM?
Answer: A Bachelors Degree from a recognised university.
2) Is the PGD MEM programme offered on distance or full-time?
Answer: The PGD MEM is a one-year block release programme. There are ideally three residential visits for lectures and in-person assessments and a fourth visit when final examinations are written at the Great East Road campus in Lusaka.
3) What is the duration of each visit?
Answer: Block 1 and 2 are each five days; Block 3 is for 10 days, and five days for the final examination, and these are spread in the academic year.
4) How many courses does the programme have?
Answer: There are six courses, including an Evaluation Report.
5) How much does the programme cost?
Answer: For fees and a flexible payment plan, check on the University website
6) When does the programme?
Answer: The next academic year will start in January 2026. The actual dates for the residential visits are communicated during orientation, which is held at the start of the academic year.
7) Where do I go to apply for the programme?
Answer: Applications are done online. Click here to apply https://pgonline.unza.zm/users/login > then go to Prospective Students
8) How do I pay for the application fee?
Answer: Retrieve the ZANACO Bill Muster from your application and pay the application fee. The form shows your name, application number etc.

Contact us via email: [email protected]

University of Zambia - Postgraduate Student Information System:

19/08/2025

Monitoring and Evaluation Short-course Applications are open. Training will be from 27th October to 14 November, 2025.
Click this link for more details about the course and to apply:
https://forms.gle/Uto57WpBA8RRVzETA
Please read the information provided.
Email: [email protected]
Call/SMS during working hours: 0961 032092/0770 993092 only for clarification.
Note: There is no separate fee for the application. Bank account details will be provided via our official email to successful applicants.
APPLY TODAY

UNZA Population Studies Department The Department of Population Studies was established in 1986 with funding from the United Nations Population Fund. It offers training in Demography , Population Studies and Monitoring and Evaluation at undergraduate and Postgraduate Levels

16/06/2025

Virtual lessons for the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Short-course June 2025 Intake kick off today.

The next intake will be in September/October 2025. Look out for an advert on this page.

29/05/2025

Monitoring and Evaluation Short-course Applications are open. Training will be from 16th June - 4th July 2025.
Click this link for more details about the course and to apply:
https://forms.gle/C5BTbp5iPYzRFL9Y6
Please read the information provided.
Email: [email protected]
Call/SMS during working hours: 0961 032092/0770 993092 only for clarification.
Note: There is no separate fee for the application. Bank account details will be provided via our official email to successful applicants.
APPLY TODAY

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Location

Address


University Of Zambia, School Of Humanities And Social Sciences, Great East Road Campus
Lusaka
10101

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00