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Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Currently Recruiting: Contract and Procurement Specialist

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Republic of Zambia

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TRADE AND INDUSTRY

LOBITO CORRIDOR TRADE FACILITATION PROJECT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry is inviting suitable applicants to fill two (2) positions under the Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation Project. The Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation Project is a technical assistance and capacity building Project under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry and financed by a grant from the African Development Bank to support development and implementation of trade facilitation measures and the development of value chains and economic clusters along the Corridor. The objective is to contribute to the expansion of domestic and cross-border trade and inclusiveness along the Corridor. The following are the main focus areas for the Project:

  • Capacity Building for Trade Facilitation and Corridor Development; and
  • Technical Assistance for Value Chains and Economic Clusters Development.

The Ministry is therefore is inviting suitable applicants to fill the following positions:-

CONTRACT AND PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

The Contract and Procurement Specialist will be reporting to the Projector Coordinator his/her main responsibilities will be to procure goods and services for all Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation Project components and his/her specific functions will include among them, the following: –

  • Planning and implementing a sound and sustainable procurement process, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management and performance measurement.
  • Initiate local and international bidding processes, under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and in collaboration with the Procurement Unit, manage the qualification and shortlisting of bidders, preparation of bids, assurance bids, pre-bid conference, receipt and opening bids, bid evaluation, recommendations of award, contracts negotiations, contract finalisation and issuance
  • Develop and implement systems for internal control that will ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions in collaboration with the Procurement unit
  • Monitor and analyze contract performance against agreed benchmarks and through agreed reporting mechanism.
  • Advise Project Coordinator on any potential issues and recommend remedial actions/solutions
  • Negotiate, within the terms and condition of the contracts, solutions to conflicts/problems arising in case of performance or non-compliance with contractual obligations Manage the project procurement through implementing all policies and procedures related to procurement activities and ensuring that the African Development Bank/Government procurement guidelines are followed in all transactions.
  • Lead the development of Project Procurement Plan and generate regular updates for the guidance of the Focal Point (update monthly procurement plan)
  • Coordinate with the Financial Officer, the regular preparation of project procurement deposits, as part of the African Development Bank/Government reporting requirements.

 

Qualification, experience, and essential competencies

  • University degree in purchasing and supply chain management or equivalent
  • At least 6 years work experience in contract and procurement of works goods and service, 3 years of which are at a project level.
  • Proven experience in preparation of construction and technical documentation
  • Experience in working in complex environments and large infrastructure and/or in civil works
  • Knowledge in procurement procedures of Government. Knowledge of African Development Bank procedures will be an added advantage.
  • Member of the procurement professional body

DUTY STATION

All the officers under the Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation Project will be stationed in Lusaka and will involve frequent travels to identified border sites for this project.

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The assignment shall be for a period of four (4) years.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested, qualified and experienced candidates should submit their CVs complete with copies of certified academic qualifications to the address below on or before 5th March, 2018. Submission must be in hard copies only. No electronic submission will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Directorate of Human Resource and Administration,
For/ Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry,
Floor, New Government Building Complex,
P. O. Box 31968, Lusaka.