PROCUREMENT AND TENDERING ASSISTANT

Accent Innovations Group Limited seeks to recruit a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement and Tendering Assistant to join its team with immediate effect.The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in preparing bid documents, coordinating tender submissions, and managing online submissions through the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) e-GP system and the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM). Zambia’s e-GP platform is the government’s web-based system for the full tender lifecycle, while UNGM is the official procurement portal of the UN system. Position: Procurement and Tendering AssistantLocation: Lusaka, ZambiaStart Date: ImmediateKey ResponsibilitiesIdentify and track tender opportunities from relevant platforms and sourcesPrepare, compile, and organize bid and tender documentsUpload and submit tender documents through the ZPPA e-GP systemManage supplier and tender activities on UNGMEnsure bid documents are complete, compliant, and submitted within deadlinesCoordinate with management and technical teams to obtain required bid informationMaintain proper records of submitted bids, tender outcomes, and supporting documentationMonitor tender notices, clarifications, addenda, and submission requirementsAssist in preparing expressions of interest, proposals, quotations, and related procurement documentsSupport general procurement and administrative processes linked to bidding activitiesMinimum RequirementsDiploma or Degree in Procurement and Supply, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, or a related fieldProven experience in bid preparation and tender submissionPractical knowledge of the ZPPA e-GP system and UNGMGood understanding of procurement processes, tender documentation, and compliance requirementsStrong attention to detail and ability to work under pressureGood written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and ExcelAbility to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervisionAdded AdvantageExperience in public procurement, donor-funded projects, or international tenderingFamiliarity with preparing bids for government, corporate, and development-partner opportunitiesKnowledge of tender compliance reviews and document verificationPersonal AttributesHighly organized and dependableDetail-oriented and accurateProfessional and confidentialProactive and able to work independentlyStrong time-management and coordination skillsHow to ApplyInterested candidates should send their application letter, CV, and relevant qualifications to hello@accentinnovationsgroup.com with the subject line:Application – Procurement and Tendering AssistantDeadline for applications: 30 April 2026Accent Innovations Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.