Assistant Procurement Officer (x2)

(INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT)

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is an autonomous body established by the NPA Act No. 34 of 2010. Its mission is to “provide prosecution services to contribute to a crime free Zambia’. In its quest to improve service delivery, the Authority is hereby inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Employment type:                 Permanent and Pensionable

Salary Scale:                       NPA/06        

Number of Positions:            Two (02) Positions

Reports to:                             Procurement Officer

Duty Stations:                        Mongu & Kasama

Main Job Purpose:

To undertake the provision of storage, distribution and maintenance of procurement records in order to facilitate decision-making.

Specific Duties and Requirements

• Undertakes timely storage of goods in order to avoid loss and destruction;
• Maintains accurately an up-to-date    Register of suppliers in order to establish a reliable supplier base;
• Prepares and undertakes effectively the provision of secretarial services to the NPA Procurement Committee to facilitate decision-making;
• Prepares timely and accurately bidding documents in order to facilitate decision making; and
• Supervises effectively the procurement of goods, services and works in order to ensure their timely availability.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with 5 ‘0’ levels credits or better Including English and Mathematics;
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or its equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience in a busy procurement office
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing & Supply with a Valid Practicing Certificate for 2026

Skills and Other Attributes

• Excellent oral and written skills
• Able to write comprehensive reports
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be computer literate.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application letters accompanied by certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, Curriculum Vitae, and the National Registration Card (NRC), in SCANNED PDF FILES, should be addressed to the Chief Administrator and uploaded electronically by 5th June, 2026 before close of business.

All Foreign qualifications should be interpreted/graded by Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Kindly visit our website at https://careers.npa.gov.zm for specific Job Descriptions and other details.

NB:

• Please note that only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• Indicate the desired station/Location in your application Letter

NPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer