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Principal Procurement Officer (Grade G/M4) is available at Local Government Service Commission in Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION — VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT 🏛️📜
Post: Principal Procurement Officer | Grade: G/M4 | Location: Various District Councils
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant post existing in various District Councils.
Post Title: Principal Procurement Officer
Grade: G/M4
Salary: Within the range of G salary segment
Location: Various District Councils, Malawi
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience and Educational Qualifications:
Applicants must be serving Procurement Officers (Grade I/M6) with at least four (4) years’ experience at that grade in local authorities and must have a bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or CIPS from accredited Institutions.Applicants must be a member of Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supplies (MIPS).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare individual procurement plans for designated procurement activities.Verify cost estimates for designated Procurement are within budget.Ensure prompt and effective action in response to End User requirements.Prepare complex Solicitation documents (Request for Quotation Documents, Bidding Documents) Bid Evaluation Reports and draft Contracts for consideration by the Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee.Assess and reviewing contract documents, orders and similar documents in accordance with IPDC instructions.Manage negotiations with suppliers.Manage complex contract administration to ensure delivery of goods/service/works is in accordance with the contract terms and End User requirement.Monitor supplier performance and record and report poor supplier contract performance.
Mode of Application:
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, PSR19 and promotional letters.
Applications should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to:
📍 The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE, Malawi
📅 CLOSING DATE: NOT LATER THAN 31st October 2026
* Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
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