Procurement And Supplies Assistant National Biosafety Authority (NBA)

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is a Statutory Body established by the Biosafety Act No. 10 of 2007, with the mandate to regulate GMOs and their products in Zambia. NBA is looking for suitably qualified Zambian citizens wishing to meaningfully contribute to the regulation of biotechnology, in the permanent and pensionable positions listed below.

3. PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES ASSISTANT (1)

4. JOB PURPOSE

To provide technical support in the storage and distribution of goods in order to ensure smooth operations of the Authority.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare timely inventory records in order to provide stock control
• Undertake effectively receipt, storage and issuing of goods in order to facilitate operations of the Authority
• Undertake timely reports on the movement of stocks in order to facilitate decision making
• Provide effectively database of obsolete goods and in order to facilitate decision making

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

a) Minimum Primary/Secondary Education:

Full Form Five/Grade Twelve School Certificate

b) Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or its Equivalent
• A paid member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply

c) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

At least 2 years relevant experience

d) Communication Skills

i) Written Skills:

Ability to write reports in English

ii) Oral Skills:

Able to communicate in English fluently

e) Other Skills/Attributes

• Integrity
• Tact and diplomacy
• Analytical Skills
• Knowledge of ZPPA Act
• Negotiation Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Innovative
• Computer literacy