Multiple Positions

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The National Assembly of Zambia invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions: 1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PROCUREMENT) – MOTEL (x1) a. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide advice to the Director-Procurement on the Management of the procurement function; Provide advice to the Director-Procurement and to the ensure compliance to the Public Procurement Act, 2020 and the Public Procurement Regulations, 2022 when requested; Provide advice to the Director-Procurement on the preparation of the consolidated Annual Procurement Plan for the Institution; Assist in the management and coordination of internal and external communication on procurement associated matters. Assist in the organisation of and provision of secretariat duties of the Institutional Procurement Committee; Assist in the planning of staff development and capacity building, identification of training gaps and motivation of procurement staff when needed; Assist in the promotion of good governance through ensuring best procurement practices; Review Terms of References, Scopes, Specifications etc, for procurement requirements from the initiating departments when procuring the required goods, works or services so as to avoid ambiguity; Approve or recommend the appropriate methods of procurement and the appropriate or relevant solicitation documents; Select, negotiate, develop and maintain professional supplier relationships that deliver cost effective services and high-quality standards of materials, goods, services and works in addition to ensuring efficient service delivery; Ensure effective and efficient Contract management and administration in liaison with users or stakeholders; Respond effectively and efficiently to any procurement related duties as assigned by management; and Perform any duties as assigned by the supervisor. b. Qualifications and Experience Full Grade 12 School Certificate; Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply Management; Masters in any related field will be an added advantage; Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS); and Three (3) years work experience. 2. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (x1) a. Main Duties and Responsibilities Preparing and coordinating of the annual Institutional budget for inclusion into the National Budget; Mobilization of funding from the Treasury for Personal Emoluments, RDCs Operations and Constituency Offices; Reconciliation of the funding position by producing reports on the funding performance of the Institution by consolidating the budget against funding received and the variance analysis for Personal Emoluments, RDC’s and Constituency Offices; General liaison and public relations with the National Assembly desk office held at the Ministry of Finance; Checking and completing all Journal entries to the appropriate ledgers that formulate the Cash book and corrects anomalies arising out of wrong entries; Preparation of the Institutional Financial Report; and Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor. b. Qualifications and Experience Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate; Full CIMA or ACCA or ZICA or equivalent; An academic qualification BA in Accounts or equivalent will be added advantage; Member of ZICA; Experience in the use of accounting packages is added advantage; Good MS word and excel skills; and Two (2) years work experience. 3. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (x2) a. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assisting in the preparation and co-ordination of the annual Institutional budget for inclusion into the National Budget; Assisting in the mobilization of funding from the Treasury for Personal Emoluments, RDCs Operations and Constituency Offices; Assisting in the reconciliation of the funding position by producing reports on the funding performance of the Institution by consolidating the budget against funding received and the variance analysis for Personal Emoluments, RDC’s and Constituency Offices; Assisting in the General liaison and public relations with the National Assembly desk office held at the Ministry of Finance; Compiling all Journal entries to the appropriate ledgers that formulate the Cash book and corrects anomalies arising out of wrong entries; Assisting in the preparation of the Institutional Financial Report; and Performing any other responsibilities as assigned by superiors from time to time. b. Qualifications and Experience Full Grade 12 School Certificate; CIMA Part II or ACCA Part II or ZICA Part II or BA in Accounting or equivalent; ZICA Member; Experience in ERP will be an added advantage; Good MS word and excel skills; and Two (2) years work experience. 4. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT I (x3) a. Main Duties and Responsibilities Receive, record, and reconcile daily cash collections; Process deposits and ensure timely banking of funds; Prepare payment vouchers, ensuring proper approval and audit compliance; Preparing and updating the backing sheeting for bank use; Assist in the reconciliation of bank accounts and ensure the accuracy of all ledger postings; Prepare and reconcile supplier statements and customer accounts; Filing payment vouchers and following up with documentation on advance payments; Undertaking bank errands; and Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor. b. Qualifications and Experience Full Grade 12 School Certificate; CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting or ACCA Part 1 or ZICA Technician or equivalent; Member of ZICA; Experience in the use Pastel Evolution is an added advantage; Good MS word and excel skills; and Two (2) years work experience. 5. SENIOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH AND TRAINING OFFICER (x1) a. Main Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate development of curricula, delivery of training programmes, and applied research activities to support the mandate of the Institute for Parliamentary Studies & Training. Coordinate development, review, and updating of training curricula and learning materials; Coordinate planning and delivery of training and professional development programmes; Oversee applied research activities, studies, and publication of knowledge products; Ensure integration of research findings into training programmes and learning resources; Coordinate engagement of facilitators, researchers, and subject-matter experts; Prepare technical reports and briefs on curriculum, training, and research activities; and Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. b. Qualifications and Experience Grade Twelve (12) Certificate; Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field; Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage; and At least two (2) years’ experience in curriculum development, training, or research, preferably in a public sector or governance environment. All qualifications for all positions advertised must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, clearly indicating three (3) traceable referees, including their contact details, should be submitted and addressed to: The Hon Madam Speaker National Assembly Parliament Buildings PO Box 31299 LUSAKA The closing date of receipt of applications is 26th October, 2026. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Vision Statement: A Legislature that is more responsive to the people’s needs and aspirations. Mission Statement To execute the legislative, oversight, representative and budgetary functions for enhanced democratic governance.