Senior Officer – Technical Services

ZPPA ZAMBIA PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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 positions:

B. JOB TITLE: SENIOR OFFICER – TECHNICAL SERVICES, ZPPA05 (1 POSITION)

1.0 PURPOSE

To perform tasks assigned by the superior in monitoring infrastructure related public procurement to ensure due compliance with technical specifications and procurement regulations and procedures.

2.0 STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES

Under the guidance of the Principal Officer– Technical Services, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring that implementation of all infrastructure related contracts conform to the required terms and conditions agreed upon and in compliance with provisions of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations.

2.1 Assist in reviewing data, assumptions and methodology used in project preparation and execution, cost estimates and assesses project’s organization and management aspects to determine compliance with contract terms and conditions;

2.2 Analyses projects and project designs to determine if they were executed in accordance with approved designs and specifications and standards;

2.3 Monitors and evaluates contracts and regularly prepares detailed reports of performance of contracts among procuring entities for superior’s attention;

2.4 Reviews infrastructure related procurements from procuring entities and consults superior on action to be taken;