About Us

Established in 1963 as the Staff Training College (STC), the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) is a management development institute (MDI) operating under Act No. 15 of 1998 in the Office of the President. NIPA is dedicated to enhancing the skills and competence of public service employees in Zambia.

Following the re-launch of the Mandatory Public Service Training and Certification on 21st February 2024 by Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, the President of the Republic of Zambia, and the Minister in charge of the Institute, we have resumed our mandate of fostering a competent and ethical public service.

The Institute currently has four (4) campuses, namely Main Campus along Dushanbe Road and Burma Road Campus along Burma Road in Lusaka, Ndola Campus located in Monkey Fountain in Ndola and Livingstone Campus along Airport Road in the Tourist City.

Dedicated to championing capacity building in the public service, and nurturing professionals committed to equality public service delivery, we invite the brightest minds and most passionate individuals to join our team of skilled professionals as:

2.0 PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Job Overview:

To oversee and manage the procurement process within the Institute. This includes managing the acquisition of goods, services, and works, ensuring timely delivery, maximizing value for money, complying with legal and regulatory requirements, and fostering transparency and accountability in the procurement process.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Planning: Develop and manage the procurement plan to guide the acquisition of goods, services, and works while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

2. Bidding Process: Prepare bidding documents to enhance transparency and accountability in the tendering process and ensure adherence to established procedures.

3. Procurement Execution: Manage the timely procurement of goods, services, and works to meet end-user requirements and achieve value for money.

4. Contract Management: Prepare and monitor the implementation of
procurement contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and facilitate decision-making.

5. Vendor Performance: Conduct vendor rating to assess supplier and service provider performance and recommend appropriate actions as needed.

6. Procurement Committee Support: Provide secretariat services to the Procurement Committee to facilitate smooth business operations.

7. Reporting: Prepare procurement reports in a timely manner to meet statutory requirements and support decision-making processes.

8. Performance Management: Implement a performance management system to monitor and evaluate procurement performance and achieve sectional objectives.

9. Resource Management: Efficiently manage human, financial, and other resources to ensure optimal utilization and effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate;
• CIPS Level 6 or equivalent;
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with 2 years at management level and An active member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS);
• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters and of high integrity;
• Must be assertive, high ethical standards, respectful and collaborative.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to:

• submit their applications,
• including a cover letter,
• detailed curriculum vitae,
• academic certificates,
• and three professional references.