Job description

ZPPA ZAMBIA PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) a body corporate and responsible for regulation of public procurement in Zambia invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment into ZPPA’s establishment for the following positions:

A. JOB TITLE: SENIOR OFFICER – COMPLIANCE MONITORING, ZPPA 05 (3 POSITIONS)

1.0 PURPOSE

To assist undertake inspections and investigations to monitor due compliance in accordance with the Public Procurement Act No. 8 of 2020 and the Public Procurement Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 30 of 2022.

2.0 STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES

2.1 Undertakes investigations and inspections of procuring entities and Councils to ensure due compliance with the Public Procurement Act and Regulations;

2.2 Prepares inspection reports with recommendations with the assistance of other team members and refers to the superior;

2.3 Monitors procurement of goods, works and services by procuring entities to ensure transparency and accountability;

2.4 Studies reports of procuring entities in order to monitor procurement issues;

2.5 Decides on day-to-day operations and prepares individual work plan to ensure smooth implementation of programmes and activities;

2.6 Inspects procurement records and proceedings of procuring entities;

2.7 Administers and enforces the Act;

2.8 Follows up action on implementation of recommendations by procuring entities; and

2.9 Performs any other duties assigned by superior from time to time.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

(i) Education: Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics.

(ii) Vocational or Professional Requirements: Candidates should have any of the following:

(a) Bachelor of Science Degree in Procurement and Supply; or

(b) Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science with a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS Level 6).

(iii) Relevant Post Qualification Work Experience: Minimum two (2) years’ public procurement experience.

4.0 OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

(i) Good writing and oral communication skills;

(ii) Computational and analysis skills; and

(iii) Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Procurement and Supply with current practicing certificate.

5.0 TENURE

The position of Senior Officer- Compliance Monitoring is on permanent and pensionable basis.