Purchasing and Supplies Officer at National Prosecution Authority (NPA)

Job Description

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is an autonomous body established by the NPA Act No. 34 of 2010. Its mission is to “provide prosecution services to contribute to a crime free Zambia’. In its quest to improve service delivery, the Authority, is hereby inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of:

Purchasing and Supplies Officer (Permanent and Pensionable)

Salary Scale: NPA/05
Number of positions: One (1) Position
Reports to: Head Procurement
Duty Station: Headquarters, Lusaka

Main Job Purpose:

To undertake the procurement and supplies of goods, services and works in order to enhance the operations of the Authority

Specific Duties and Requirements

Undertake timely storage of goods in order to avoid loss and destruction;
Maintain accurately an up-to-date Register of Suppliers in order to establish a reliable supplier base;
Prepare and undertake effectively, the provision of secretarial services to the Authority’s Tender Committee to facilitate decision making;
Prepare timely and accurate Bidding documents in order to facilitate decision making; and
Supervise effectively the procurement of goods, services and works in order to ensure their timely availability.

Qualifications and Work Experience

(a) Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or equivalent
(b) Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing & Supply or its equivalent
(c) Foreign qualifications should be interpreted/graded by Zambia Qualifications Authority
(d) Minimum of 3 years relevant post-qualification work experience
(e) Paid up Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing & Supply, valid for 2024
(f) Must be familiar with e-GP system
(g) Must be a Zambian citizen
(h) Should not be above 40 years of age at the date of this Advertisement

Skills and Other Attributes

(a) Excellent oral and written skills
(b) Able to write comprehensive reports
(c) Able to communicate effectively in English
(d) Proficiency in office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and many other relevant applications
(e) Must have high levels of integrity and ethics
(f) Must have a high degree of attention to detail
(g) Should possess good negotiation skills

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application letters accompanied with certified copies of Academic Certificates, Curriculum Vitae and the National Registration Card (NRC) should be addressed to the Acting Chief Administrator electronically ONLY to [email protected] by close of business on 13th March, 2024 and should clearly indicate which position is being sought or applied for. You can also visit our website on www.npa.gov.zm.

NB: Please note that only Short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Indicate the position applied for on the subject line of the email and scan and send a handwritten application letter. Application which do not have a handwritten letter and position indicated shall not be considered.