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 Manage