Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Living Water International (LWI) is a global Non-Governmental Organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and experience “living water” (the gospel of Jesus Christ) which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water provides safe drinking water, Christian Witness, Sanitation and Hygiene Education to communities across Africa. Vacancies exist in Living Water International, Chipata Office for various positions on a short term basis (5 months).

Reporting to: Project Manager with dotted line to Human Resource/Administration Manager
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Maintain service contracts, manage all activities associated with procurement, storage and distribution of goods and services in accordance with the LWI procurement policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities
• Follow all the policies of the LWI Procurement Manual and uses all the procurement forms adequately.
• Compare prices amongst various vendors to make sound purchasing decisions
• Work within a given budget to purchase goods and services for the Country Office
• Receive and review purchase request for foods and services for clarity and compliance.
• Requests for quotations and proposals for bids
• Perform analysis of responses and information contained in quotations or proposals.
• Respond to requestors and supplier’s enquiries about status of purchase orders.
• Oversee and verify GRN entries are as per contracted terms.
• Make procurement related policy recommendations through the project manager for consideration and approval.
• Facilitate preparation of the LWI procurement plan to ensure that all procurement activities are consolidated, coordinated and executed in an orderly manner.
• Track purchase requisitions and update procurement tracker
• Engage in procurement planning with user departments.
• Providing accurate, complete, and up to date information in courteous, efficient and timely manner
• Surveying the market for process and delivery conditions to and recommending suppliers
• Performing contract administration, including liaison between supplier and user departments.
• Perform any other duties as maybe assigned.

Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and supply or related field.
• 3 years experience as Procurement officer or related experience.
• Experience with I-NGO is a definite advantage.
• A member of the CIPS and ZPPA with valid practicing licence.
Competencies and Other Skills
• Must be a committed Christian, with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Possesses strong negotiation skills
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking local language and English
• Be timely in following up on contracts and checking on backordered items
• Capable of staying within a given budget
• Has good math skills and is quick to calculate the cost of goods and services
• Is trustworthy with no record of abuse of authority or misappropriation of funds
• Proficient in Microsoft programs

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their application letter with not more than four paged detailed updated Curriculum Vitae to:
The Human Resources Manager
Living Water International
50 Mwambula Cresent, off Central Street.
Jesmondine
Lusaka
• Do not send copies of your qualifications at this stage.
• Position applied for should be indicated in the subject line of your email when sending in your application.
• Submit applications to Zambia.Jobs@water.cc  with a copy to tmkandawire@water.cc  or hand delivered to Living Water International Offices situated at Plot 50 Mwambula cresent off central street, Jesmondine Lusaka or Living Water International, Ufulu Road, Little Bombay, Chipata. Please do not submit emailed applications to any other email address apart from what has been provided above. Any application submitted through a different email address shall not be considered.
• The deadline for receipt of application letters is Thursday, 16th March, 2023 at 17:00 hours, Zambian time.
• Preferably with own accommodation in Chipata.
Please Note
• LWI in Zambia is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore qualified females are encouraged to apply.
• All documents submitted will not be returned and are subject to authenticity and background checks.
• A recommendation from your local pastor / church leader will be an added advantage.
• ONLY shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
• You are free to visit the website: www.water.cc for more information about the activities of Living Water International.
• ONLY Applicants that STRICTLY meet the qualifications and person specifications should apply.



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