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Contractors Officer – Zambia Revenue Authority Job

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Contractors Officer – Grade ZRA04 (1)

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring the optimisation of revenue collection and increase tax compliance in one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and oppotunities in the fast changing business environment on the other, we are seeking a highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professional.
Responsibilities
  • Research and analyse contact related information including supplier contract, reporting and provide reports regarding contract activities and performance
  • Draft, evaluate, review, negotiate and execute contracts for the purchase or sale of goods and services to ensure that specifications of binding agreements with clients, vendors and other stakeholders are legal and comply to the authority policy and government regulations
  • Provide guidance on contract matters to procurement unit and other units of the authority as well as advise on the contracting practices and procedures related to the authority business
  • Draft and review leases for ZRA leased and rented properties as well as draft and review Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and agreements governing the relationship between the authority and stakeholders
  • Attend to contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and undertaking negotiations with supplier when need arises
  • Ensure that signed contracts arev communicated to all relevant parties to provide co0ntract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation
  • Assure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments
Qualifications
  • Grade 12 school certificate or GCE equivalent
  • Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable learning instituition
  • Three years post qualifying experiencein a reputable organisation
  • An arbitration qualification would be an added advantage
Other skills
  • Self-motivated  or confident or decisive
  • Accountable and dependable
  • Principled, honest, integrity, confidentiality
  • Planning and organisation skills
  • Strong verbal and written skills and interview skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Team work and independence
  • Technical skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Computer skills
  • Excellent negotiating and persuasive skills, both in one-on-one and group situations
How to applySubmit an application letter with detailed CV, copies of academic or professional qualifications, day time reachable phone number including referee’s addresses to the undersigned:
Director – Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority,
PO Box 35710,
Lusaka