Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer (goods and Equipment)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ZICTA )

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 6 2025

Duty Station:
Choma | Choma | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

1.0 JOB PURPOSE

To procure goods and equipment on behalf of the Authority in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, and Procurement Regulations, Guidelines and Procedures prescribed by the Zambia Public Procurement Authority.

2.0 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Prepares solicitation documents for goods and equipment including determinations and findings, synopses, justifications which reflect procedures            governing procurement;

b) Prepares procurement plans for the purchase of goods, equipment and supplies;

c) Follows and enforces ZICTA’s procurement policies and procedures;

d) Reviews compares and analyses goods and equipment to be purchased;

e) Maintains and updates supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges; etc.

f) Maintains good supplier relations and negotiating contracts;

g) Researches and evaluating prospective suppliers;

h) Prepares budgets, cost analyses, and reports;

i) Assists with the selection of bidders which involves public bid openings, preliminary bid evaluation, brand comparisons and final award of bids; and

j)      Supervises Procurement Assistant engaged in rendering support service to the procurement team.

Requirements

3.0     ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

a) General Education

Full Grade 12 School Certificate

b) Academic/Professional Qualifications

Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

      c) Work Experience

3 to 5 years of experience.
With basic understanding of the role and able to perform fundamental tasks or activities relating to the job under some supervision.

   d)    Core Competencies

i. Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and market analysis;

ii. Skilled in negotiating, drafting, and managing supplier contracts and relationships;

iii. Proficient in cost analysis, budgeting, and ensuring value for money;

iv. Knowledge of procurement laws, ethics, and regulatory requirements;

v. Experience with procurement software and ZPPA e-platform;

vi. Strong ability to communicate, collaborate, and manage stakeholders; and

vii. Effective in multitasking, prioritizing, and managing procurement timelines.

4.0 TENURE

The position of Procurement Officer (Goods and Equipment) is on Permanent and Pensionable employment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

• Applicants should submit their applications by attaching their latest Curriculum Vitae with daytime mobile phone number and certified copies of certificates via the ZICTA job portal at www.zicta.zm. The closing date for receiving the applications is Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 17:00 hours.
• Please address your application to the Director General, Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• To apply for this job please visit zicta.mcidirecthire.com.

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