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Job Description

JOB ADVERT – PROCUREMENT INTERN

Living Water International (LWI) is a global Non-Governmental Organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and experience “living water” (the gospel of Jesus Christ) which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water provides safe drinking water, Christian Witness, Sanitation and Hygiene Education to communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America & Caribbean.

Living Water International Zambia, operates in five districts of Zambia: Lusaka, Chibombo, Chipata, Chipangali, and Kasenengwa.

A vacancy exists for one (01) Procurement Intern at our Country Office in Lusaka Province for a duration of three (03) months.

Position Purpose

The purpose is to provide support to the Procurement Department (Procurement Officer) by ensuring that all aspects of procurement for LWI Chipata WPA are efficiently and effectively managed.

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing quotations from vendors in response to user department requests, ensuring all specifications are met.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders and requisitions, following established procurement guidelines.
• Inspect and verify delivered goods to ensure they meet the required specifications and compliance standards.
• Follow all the policies of the LWI Procurement Manual and use all the procurement forms adequately.
• Confirming compliance with procurement policy and internal controls on all procurement.
• Checking that all procurement documents have adequate documentation.
• Helping compare quotation prices received from various vendors to make sound purchasing decisions.
• Helping to identify potential procurement requirements and check that all payment vouchers have all the necessary supporting documents before submitting to finance for processing.
• Carrying out any other duties in the procurement as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience Competencies

• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, or a related field.
• ZIPS membership is a requirement.
• Experience working with an NGO will be an added advantage.
• Experience in procurement procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should send their application letter with not more than four pages detailed updated Curriculum Vitae to:

The Human Resources Manager

Living Water International

No. 19 Warthog Street

Kabulonga

Lusaka

Do not send copies of your qualifications at this stage.

The position applied for should be clearly indicated in the subject line of your email when sending in your application.

Submit applications to [email protected] or hand delivered to the physical addresses indicated above for Lusaka and Chipata respectively. Please do not submit emailed applications to any other email address apart from what has been provided above.  Any application submitted through a different email address shall not be considered.

The deadline for receipt of application letters is Saturday, 27 September 2025 at 12:00 hours, Zambian time.

• Must have own accommodation in Lusaka.
• ONLY Applicants that STRICTLY meet the qualifications and person specifications should apply.