Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA)
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (WARMA)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – APRIL 2026
Established under the Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011, the
Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) is mandated to regulate
and manage the utilisation of water resources in Zambia in a sustainable,
equitable, and integrated manner.
The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from
suitably qualified, experienced, and result-oriented individuals to fill the
following positions:
- PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES MANAGER (01 POSITION)
Grade : WRM 03
Department : Human Capital and Administration
Reports to : Director General
Functional Reporting : Director Human Capital and Administration
Location : Lusaka – Head Office
Job Purpose:
To provide strategic and operational leadership in procurement and supply
chain management, ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant
acquisition of goods, services, and works in line with the Public Procurement
Act and ZPPA guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead development and implementation of procurement strategies and annual procurement plans.
- Oversee procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, contract award, and management.
- Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act, ZPPA regulations, and e-GP systems.
- Manage supplier relationships, contract performance, and
procurement risks.
- Serve as Secretariat to the Procurement Committee.
- Oversee inventory, stores, and supply chain systems.
- Prepare procurement reports and support audit processes.
- Supervise procurement and stores staff.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Certificate with 5 O Levels including Mathematics and English.
- Master’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business
Administration, or related field.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or related field.
- Full CIPS qualification and Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing
and Supply (ZIPS).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience, with at least 3 years at management
level.
- Experience in public sector procurement and e-GP systems will be an
added advantage.
Required competencies/Personal attributes/Skills
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Policy development and implementation
- Public procurement regulations and compliance
- Contract management and negotiation
- Strategic sourcing and supplier management
- Data analysis and cost optimisation
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
- Strong written and report-writing skills
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested candidates should submit applications supported by certified
copies of academic and professional qualifications (ZAQA verified), detailed
CVs, and three (3) traceable referees.
Deadline: 15th May 2026 (17:00 hours)
Submission:
- Email: jobs@warma.org.zm
- Or hand deliver to:
The Director General
Water Resources Management Authority
Plot No. LN-385-7 & 385-8, Alick Nkhata Road
P.O. Box 51059, Lusaka
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not
be considered.
WARMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer