Job Description

The Senior Procurement Specialist (SPS) supports the Procurement Agent Manager (PAM), manages high-value/complex procurement packages, prepares/reviews procurement documentation, and mentors other team members.

Candidate needs to be local to Zambia

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Law, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field — OR — an internationally recognized procurement qualification or certification (NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CSCP, MCIPS, CPSM, CPSD)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant public procurement practitioner experience
• Substantial experience (in at least 2 projects) developing and/or reviewing procurement documents for all categories (goods, works, services), including bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts; experience with contract administration and monitoring
• Experience conducting or managing procurements under at least 2 donor-funded regulatory frameworks (e.g., World Bank, ADB, AfDB); MCC experience is an advantage
• Fluency in written and spoken English required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office suite

Specific Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
• Document drafting, evaluation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with international procurement standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; competency in Microsoft Office.