PROCUREMENT AND TENDERING ASSISTANT

Accent Innovations Group Limited seeks to recruit a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement and Tendering Assistant to join its team with immediate effect.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in preparing bid documents, coordinating tender submissions, and managing online submissions through the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) e-GP system and the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM). Zambia’s e-GP platform is the government’s web-based system for the full tender lifecycle, while UNGM is the official procurement portal of the UN system. 

Position: Procurement and Tendering Assistant

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

Identify and track tender opportunities from relevant platforms and sources
Prepare, compile, and organize bid and tender documents
Upload and submit tender documents through the ZPPA e-GP system
Manage supplier and tender activities on UNGM
Ensure bid documents are complete, compliant, and submitted within deadlines
Coordinate with management and technical teams to obtain required bid information
Maintain proper records of submitted bids, tender outcomes, and supporting documentation
Monitor tender notices, clarifications, addenda, and submission requirements
Assist in preparing expressions of interest, proposals, quotations, and related procurement documents
Support general procurement and administrative processes linked to bidding activities

Minimum Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Procurement and Supply, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, or a related field
Proven experience in bid preparation and tender submission
Practical knowledge of the ZPPA e-GP system and UNGM
Good understanding of procurement processes, tender documentation, and compliance requirements
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision

Added Advantage

Experience in public procurement, donor-funded projects, or international tendering
Familiarity with preparing bids for government, corporate, and development-partner opportunities
Knowledge of tender compliance reviews and document verification

Personal Attributes

Highly organized and dependable
Detail-oriented and accurate
Professional and confidential
Proactive and able to work independently
Strong time-management and coordination skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application letter, CV, and relevant qualifications to hello@accentinnovationsgroup.com with the subject line:

Application – Procurement and Tendering Assistant

Deadline for applications: 30 April 2026

Accent Innovations Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.