Jobs in Zambia and Zimbabwe

National Prosecution Authority Latest Job Vacancy: Senior Administrative Officer

by ·


Welcome to Jobsjobscareers. This website helps you to achieve your career dream by connecting you to vacancies from Top Companies in Zambia. Job Seekers also have the opportunity to access the best articles for career growth and development. We strongly advise graduates to beware of fake job alerts and to make sure not to pay money before getting a Job. All job vacancies are free, you don’t pay to apply

  • Company: National Prosecution Authority
  • Location: Zambia
  • State: Lusaka
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

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, NPA is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Senior Administrative Officer –Salary Scale NPA/03 – One (01) Position
Reports to: Assistant Director of Administration
Duty Station: NPA Headquarters

Main Job Purpose:

To coordinate the provision of administrative support services in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Authority.

Specific Duties and Requirements:

  • Supervises effectively the maintenance of assets and surroundings in order to ensure a conducive workplace environment.
  • Ensures timely availability of secretarial services in order to enhance the operation of the National Prosecution Authority.
  • Undertakes regularly the identification of disposal goods
  • Supervises effectively the provision of administrative support services in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations of NPA.
  • Supervises effectively the preparation of bidding documents in order to facilitate a bidding
  • Ensures timely preparation of the Departmental Budget in order to facilitate time acquisition of resources
  • Effectively supervises subordinates in order to enhance staff morale and optimize utilization of human resources.
  • Ensures timely preparation of parliamentary responses and participation in providing necessary information for the preparation of Cabinet Memos in order to facilitate decision making.
  • Facilitates timely storage and distribution of goods procured.
  • Ensure proper record keeping in order to facilitate the timely retrieval of information.
  • Actively participate in the development of Departmental Work Plan in order to monitor and evaluate performance.

Qualifications and Work Experience

  1. a) Full Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate
    b) Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or Business Administration
    c) Must have a minimum of three (03) years of relevant work experience
    d) Registered member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)

Skills and Other Attributes

  1. a) Excellent writing and oral skills
    b) Able to write comprehensive reports
    c) Ability to work under pressure
    d) Must be Computer Literate
    e) Ability to lead and motivate staff ( managerial skills)
    f) Interpersonal skills
    g) Confidentiality

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications accompanied with certified copies of Academic Certificates and Curriculum Vitae should be directed to the Office of the Chief Administrator using the following address:

The Chief Administrator
National Prosecution Authority
Plot BLX 29B, Independence Avenue
P.O Box 33970, Ridgeway
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA.

The closing date for receiving application documents is Friday, 7th December 2020. NPA is an equal opportunity employer. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates for interviews will be contacted.