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PRINCIPAL OFFICER – TECHNICAL SERVICES |
Zambia Public Procurement Authority |
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Posted 2018-09-19 07:38:41
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA), a body
corporate and responsible for regulation of public procurement in Zambia
invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for
appointment into ZPPA’s establishment for the following position:
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL OFFICER –
TECHNICAL SERVICES – ZPPA 04
1.0 PURPOSE
To advise superior, Management and Procuring Entities on
general and technical risks arising from contract execution and infrastructure
related procurements in order to ensure due compliance with provisions of
contracts and Public Procurement Act of 2008 and Regulations.
2.0 STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES
Under the overall direction and guidance of the
Manager-Contracts and Performance Audit, the job holder will be responsible for
undertaking inspections and investigations to monitor due compliance with the
regulations and procedures in accordance with the Public Procurement Act of
2008 and Regulations. The jobholder will specifically perform the following
duties among others:
2.1 Carry out procurement and performance audits of
infrastructure related projects to ensure compliance from inception to project
commissioning;
2.2 Plans and undertakes investigations and inspections of
infrastructure related procurements in Government Ministries, departments and
parastatals to ensure due compliance with the Public Procurement Act and
Regulations;
2.3 Prepares contract audit reports with appropriate
recommendations with the assistance of other team members and refers it to the
Manager-Contracts and Performance Audit for Management decision making;
2.4 Facilitates planning and supervises the work of
staff ensuring that they all contribute to the work of the unit;
2.5 Analyses projects to determine if they are workable by
assessing materials, costs and time requirements to assist decision-making;
2.6 Supports, checks, monitors and evaluates performance of
procuring entities on infrastructure related procurements and their activities
to ensure that they conform to procurement procedures and regulations;
2.7 Initiates and facilitates follow-up actions proposed in
the reports by procurement entities within the time frame set or agreed upon
and reports progress to superior;
2.8 Obtains feedback from procuring entities on problems
experienced with current procedures and standards and proposes changes to
superior to make them more efficient and user friendly; and
2.9 Performs other lawful duties assigned by superior from
time to time.
3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
3.1 Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least
five (5) credits or better;
3.2 Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Science or
related field;
3.3 A least three (3) years post qualification experience in procurement or
related field. Knowledge of Public procurement will be an added advantage.
4.0 OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Good communication skills in writing and oral
orientation;
4.2 Good interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills;
4.3 Should be able to prepare and present technical reports for management use;
4.4 Should have excellent numeracy skills to analyze and interpret
technical data, figures and reports; and
4.5 Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors and
registered with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board. Must have a valid
Practicing license.
5.0 TENURE
The appointment to the position of Principal
Officer-Technical Services is on permanent and pensionable basis.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence and
should comprise a curriculum vitae and certified copies of Grade Twelve (12)
certificate, Degree including transcript of degrees and any other
relevant certificates, National Registration Card, and current
practicing certificate of the relevant professional body as required by each
position. Applications should be addressed to:
The Director General
Zambia Public Procurement Authority
Stand 11790 Sub J
off Alick Nkhata Road
Procurement House
P. O. Box 31009
LUSAKA
CLOSING DATE
The
closing date for receipt of applications will be Friday, 3rd October, 2018 at
17:00 hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.