Vacancy title:
Principal Procurement Officer- Consultancy Services

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Road Development Agency (RDA)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Manager, the Principal Procurement Officer – Consultancy Services will be responsible for coordinating the timely procurement of Consultancy services in liaison with the relevant technical directorates and working within the Public Procurement Act of 2020 (as amended) and the Public Procurement Regulations of 2022.

Key Responsibilities will include:

a) Preparation and updating of procurement plans;

b) Preparation and/or review of solicitation documents;

c) Evaluation of bids/proposals;
d) Conducting pre-bid/proposal meetings, preparation of addenda and responses to queries during the bidding period;
e) Carrying pre-contract meetings/negotiations with consultants;
f) Preparing contract documents;
g) Preparing procurement reports;
h) Taking records of Procurement Committee Meetings proceedings and decisions; and
i) Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supply from a recognised University or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 6 Graduate Diploma or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related engineering field or legal will be a definite advantage;
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS);
• Not less than five (5) years post-graduate experience in procurement of infrastructure projects; and
• Demonstrated solid procurement and drafting contracts experience and knowledge of procedures applicable to the Road Sector.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently, pay careful attention to detail and manage multiple tasks in a speedy evolving environment;
• Proven strong writing and analytical skills;
• Honest and reliable with moral strength;
• Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS word, excel and power point; and
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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• ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications with academic and professional qualification certified as true copies of the original and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope or via Email, clearly stating the position being applied for, to:
• The Director & Chief Executive Officer
  Road Development Agency
  P. O. Box 50003
  Fairley Road, Ridgeway
  LUSAKA
• APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
  CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS 15 AUGUST 2025 AT 17:00HRS.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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