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PRINCIPAL OFFICER – LEGAL AND BOARD AFFAIRS |
Zambia Public Procurement Authority |
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Posted 2018-09-19 04:56:22
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 –
LEGAL AND BOARD AFFAIRS – ZPPA 04
1.0 PURPOSE
To carry out tasks aimed at
supporting the Board Secretary in drafting legal documents, representing the
Authority in Court and generally provide legal services to the Authority.
2.0 STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES
The jobholder will specifically
perform the following duties among others:
2.1 attend to litigation on
behalf of the Authority and draft all relevant court documents in order to
ensure that the legal interests of the Authority are adequately protected;
2.2 draft letters of demand and
takes all other necessary steps to ensure that the Authority recovers monies
owed to it;
2.3 review and draft contracts
and other agreements in order to protect the interests of the
Authority and ensure that they are line with the provisions of the Public
Procurement Act, No. 12 of 2008 and Public Procurement Regulations, 2011;
2.3 undertake review of
procurement legislation and recommend amendments to enable the Authority carry
out its functions effectively;
2.4 advise the Authority on the
interpretation of the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, Regulations and
other related matters whenever required;
2.5 assist with the enforcement
of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations;
2.7 assist with the coordination
of Board, Board Committees and Management meetings and maintain a record of the
proceedings; and
2.8 performs other related duties
assigned by the Board Secretary.
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 Laws Degree and Advocate of the High Court;
3.3 A least four (4) years’ post qualification experience.
4.0 OTHER SKILLS AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Good communication skills in
writing and oral orientation;
4.2 Good interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills;
4.3 Must have current Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) Practicing license; and
5.0 TENURE
The position of Principal
Officer-Legal and Board Affairs 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.