Procurement Officer

Job description

NATIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION COMMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The National Food and Nutrition Commission is a statutory Body under the Ministry of  Health, with the mandate of providing promotional, advisory and regulatory support to government on matters of food and nutrition. The Institution now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:

1.0 PROCUREMENT OFFICER X 1
1.1 JOB PURPOSE:

To undertake the procurement of goods, services and works in order to facilitate efficient and effective functioning of the Institution

1.2 KEY RESULT AREAS

KEY RESULT AREA — PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)

PROCUREMENT PLANS
Undertakes timely and accurately the preparation of procurement plans in order to guide on the procurement of goods, services and works.

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PROCUREMENT
Undertakes efficiently procurement of goods, services and works in order to ensure their timely availability, value for money, and facilitate smooth operation of the Institution.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Undertakes timely preparation of documentation for Supply Contract Management in order to facilitate adherence to contractual terms and obligations.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Undertakes timely the preparation of bidding documents in order to facilitate invitations of bids and ensure transparency.

PROCUREMENT RECORDS
Undertakes effectively the maintenance of procurement records in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.

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SECRETARIAT SERVICES
Undertakes efficiently the provision of secretariat service to the procurement committee in order to facilitate smooth conduct of business.

PROCUREMENT REPORTS
Undertakes timely the preparation of procurement reports in order to meet statutory requirements and facilitate decision making. Social Sciences

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Undertakes effectively the implementation of performance management systems in order to facilitate improvement in performance and productivity.

1.3 EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply or CIPS Level Five in Purchasing and Supply
Five years’ relevant work experience in reputable organization
Valid membership to the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
E-GP System Training Certification by ZPPA
1.4 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Computer Literate
Able to use e-GP system
Able to write analytical and technical reports
Able to communicate effectively in English
Educational Resources
1.5 OTHER SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Confidentiality, Negotiation skills, Honesty, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Trustworthy, Numeracy, attention to detail.

Send your application letter, CV with three traceable references including their email addresses and contact numbers, and ZAQA verified copies of academic certificates. Your application letter should be addressed to:

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NATIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION COMMISSION
PLOT 5112, LUMUMBA ROAD
P.O BOX 32669
LUSAKA Zambia Market Insights

Send your documents as one (1) PDF document to nfnchr@gmail.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 1st May 2026

Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.