Deputy Director (Procurement) – Motel

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National Assembly of Zambia invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PROCUREMENT) – MOTEL (x1)

a. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advice to the Director-Procurement on the Management of the procurement function;
• Provide advice to the Director-Procurement and to the ensure compliance to the Public Procurement Act, 2020 and the Public Procurement Regulations, 2022 when requested;
• Provide advice to the Director-Procurement on the preparation of the consolidated Annual Procurement Plan for the Institution;
• Assist in the management and coordination of internal and external communication on procurement associated matters.
• Assist in the organisation of and provision of secretariat duties of the Institutional Procurement Committee;
• Assist in the planning of staff development and capacity building, identification of training gaps and motivation of procurement staff when needed;
• Assist in the promotion of good governance through ensuring best procurement practices;
• Review Terms of References, Scopes, Specifications etc, for procurement requirements from the initiating departments when procuring the required goods, works or services so as to avoid ambiguity;
• Approve or recommend the appropriate methods of procurement and the appropriate or relevant solicitation documents;
• Select, negotiate, develop and maintain professional supplier relationships that deliver cost effective services and high-quality standards of materials, goods, services and works in addition to ensuring efficient service delivery;
• Ensure effective and efficient Contract management and administration in liaison with users or stakeholders;
• Respond effectively and efficiently to any procurement related duties as assigned by management; and
• Perform any duties as assigned by the supervisor.

b. Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply Management;
• Masters in any related field will be an added advantage;
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS); and
• Three (3) years work experience.

All qualifications for all positions advertised must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

How to Apply

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, clearly indicating three (3) traceable referees, including their contact details, should be submitted and addressed to:

The Hon Madam Speaker
National Assembly
Parliament Buildings
PO Box 31299
LUSAKA

The closing date of receipt of applications is 26th October, 2026.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.