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 following position:

1. Assistant Purchasing & Supplies Officer (Permanent and Pensionable)

Salary Scale:                                      NPA/06

Number of positions:                       One (1)

Reports to:                                              Purchasing and Supplies Officer

Duty Station:                                     Ndola

Job Purpose

To     undertake        the      provision       of     storage,       distribution,        and       maintenance        of procurement records in order to facilitate decision-making.

Specific Duties and Requirements

• Undertakes timely storage of goods in order to avoid loss and destruction;
• Maintains accurately an up-to-date      Register of suppliers in order to establish a reliable supplier base;
• Prepares and undertakes effectively the provision of secretarial services to the NPA Procurement Committee to facilitate decision-making;
• Prepares timely and accurate bidding documents in order to facilitate decision- making; and
• Supervises effectively the procurement of goods, services, and works in order to ensure their timely availability.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent;
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or its equivalent;

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience in a busy procurement office;
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing & Supply; and
• Must be a Zambian citizen.

Skills and Other Attributes

• Excellent oral and written skills
• Able to write comprehensive reports
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be computer literate

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METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application letters accompanied by certified copies of Academic Certificates, Curriculum Vitae, and the National Registration Card (NRC) should be addressed to the Acting Chief Administrator electronically ONLY to jobs@npa.gov.zm by close of business on 29th November, 2024 and should indicate which position is being sought or applied for and Province. You can also visit our website at www.npa.gov.zm.

NB: Please note that only Short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email, scan and send a handwritten application letter. Applications that do not have a handwritten letter and position indicated shall not be considered. Foreign qualifications should be interpreted/graded by Zambia Qualifications Authority.