Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1. Introduction
The Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Education (MoE) is implementing various education programmes aimed at improving equitable access to quality education. Since 2017, The World Bank has been supporting the Ministry in implementing the Zambia Education Enhancement Project (ZEEP). In order to deepen the human capital impact, the Project has been re-aligned to implement two over-arching Projects namely: The Zambia Enhancing Early Learning (ZEEL) and Zambia Education Enhancement Project (ZEEP) which will be coordinated by the Zambia Education Programme Coordinating
Unit (ZEPCU)
2. Project Duration
The Duration of the ZEEL and ZEEP Project is 5 years
The Ministry of Education is inviting applications from interested persons who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following positions.
m) ZEEL Procurement Specialist
The ZEEL Procurement Specialist will oversee the implementation of all project procurement activities under the approved procurement plan. S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of all procurement aspects of the project such as contracting and Bid/tender floatation processes are completed on time. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and related updating of the project procurement plan, the adequate tracking and filing of required procurement documentation to ensure compliance with national and World Bank related requirements.
Reporting relationships
The ZEEL Procurement Specialist will report to the ZEEL Deputy Project Co-ordinator administratively and technically to the lead MoE Directorate.

Knowledge and skills requirement
• A full Grade Twelve School Certificate with five (5) ‘O’ Level credits or better including English Language and Mathematics or its equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply or MCIPS or equivalent
• Master’s degree or any advanced degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Should be a registered member of Zambia Institute for Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) or equivalent foreign body if candidate is currently not resident in Zambia. In such cases, prior registration will be a condition of Contract effectiveness which should not in any case exceed 6 weeks from the date of the contract offer letter.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience with at least 3 years in a management role. • Knowledge of the World Bank procurement regulations (2020), Public Procurement Act of 2020 and ZPPA statutory instruments and guidelines.
• Proven track record in the management of national programmes especially construction projects. Experience working with wide range of stakeholders, including communities.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, including but not limited to VFM, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc.
• Experience in technical report writing and presentation.
• Work experience with any other donor funded projects, including the World Bank would be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested Candidates are invited to submit hard copy applications to the address below and soft copy applications with scanned documents to Email: Moe.HR@edu.gov.zm 
The Permanent Secretary- Administration
Ministry of Education
Corner of Chimanga and Mogadishu Roads
P.O. Box 50093
LUSAKA.
Note: Complete and detailed Terms of Reference for each position can be obtained from the Ministry of Education Website. https://www.edu.gov.zm
Please ensure to reference ZEPCU, ZEEP, ZEEL on the envelope. LATE APPLICATIONS received after the closing date will not be accepted. Applicants who had responded to the earlier internal advert are encouraged to re-apply for the positions. Only Shortlisted candidates/ applicants will be invited for interviews.
Closing Date: 30th December, 2022




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