Senior Officer – Compliance Monitoring

ZAMBIA PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY (ZPPA)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) is an independent statutory body responsible for regulating public procurement in Zambia. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following established positions:

SENIOR OFFICER – COMPLIANCE MONITORING (3 POSITIONS)

Grade: ZPPA 05

1.0 Purpose

To undertake inspections and investigations to monitor compliance with the Public Procurement Act No. 8 of 2020 and the Public Procurement Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 30 of 2022.

2.0 Statement of Main Duties

1. Undertakes investigations and inspections of procuring entities and councils to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act and Regulations.
2. Prepares inspection reports with actionable recommendations and submits them to the supervisor.
3. Monitors the procurement of goods, works, and services by procuring entities to ensure transparency and accountability.
4. Analyzes reports from procuring entities to track procurement issues.
5. Manages day-to-day operations and prepares individual work plans to ensure smooth execution of programs and activities.
6. Inspects procurement records and proceedings of procuring entities.
7. Administers and enforces the Public Procurement Act.
8. Follows up on the implementation of recommendations made to procuring entities.
9. Performs any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

3.0 Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits, including English and Mathematics.
• Professional Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Procurement and Supply, OR a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences with a Graduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS Level 6).
• Work Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant post-qualification experience in public procurement.

4.0 Other Skills and Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computational and analytical abilities.
• Valid membership with the Zambia Institute of Procurement and Supply (ZIPS) and a current practicing certificate.

5.0 Tenure

Permanent and pensionable basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

• Applications must include a formal cover letter, National Registration Card (NRC), detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and proof of current professional membership and practicing license.

• Applications should be addressed to:

  The Director General

  Zambia Public Procurement Authority

  Procurement House, Stand No. Sub J-11790

  Off Alick Nkhata Road, Longacres

  P.O. Box 31009

  LUSAKA

• Only electronic applications will be considered. Applications must be submitted ONLINE via: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/P9eTea5R

CLOSING DATE

The deadline for receiving applications is Tuesday, 20th October, 2026 at 17:00 hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/P9eTea5R