Current Vacancies
2 x Provincial Administration Officer
Date of Issuance: 22 April 2024
Deadline for Applicants: 6 May 2024.
Job Title: 2 x Provincial Administration Officer
Location: 1x Bulawayo , 1x Harare
Job Grade: D3
Reporting to: Provincial Manager/Statistician with close monitoring from Finance and Administration Division and Human Resource Division, Head Office
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for finance, administrative and human resource duties within the Provincial office to ensure the Agency’s objectives and goals are achieved.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration, or a relevant field.
- 1-year post-qualification experience in accounting, or administration is preferred.
- Familiarity with human resource management principles and relevant labour laws.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Palladium, SAP and Pastel
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Higher level of integrity, analytical skills and professional ethics.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accounting Duties
- Maintain accurate financial records and perform accounting functions
- Process payments, invoices, and receipts, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Monitor and reconcile financial transactions, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation and filing.
Administration Duties
- Asset management activities, including tracking, recording, and maintaining accurate records of provincial organizational assets.
- Provide general administrative support to the provincial office, including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining office supplies.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating events, workshops, and training sessions.
- Maintain and update office systems, databases, and records.
- Handle travel arrangements, accommodation, and logistics for staff and visitors.
Human Resources Duties
- Support human resource functions, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff.
- Assist in maintaining employee records, including personnel files, leave management, and attendance records.
- Coordinate employee benefits, compensation, and performance evaluation processes.
- Support the implementation of human resource policies, procedures, and programs.
National Statistical System (NSS) Coordination Manager- CLOSED
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 18 December 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS :15 January 2024.
Job Title : National Statistical System (NSS) Coordination Manager – Re-advertisement
Location : Head Office Harare
Job Grade : E4
Reporting to: Director-Statistical Services
Job Purpose
The job holder will be charged with coordinating the National Statistical System (NSS) including statistical development.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
- A first degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research and Statistics/ Economics / Social Sciences or equivalent with a quantitative bias.
- Masters’ degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Have at least 5 years working experience as a statistician.
- Excellent computer skills including use of statistical packages and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Must be a good team player.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing a comprehensive departmental work plan in line with the divisions’ annual plan and managing its implementation.
- Planning, budgeting, monitoring and coordination of all activities in the department.
- Coordinating the National Statistical System working closely with MDAS.
- Coordinating the Development and implementation of the National Strategy for Development of Statistics (NSDS).
- Leading the Statistical development team in generating new business through strategic partnerships with potential new and old clients.
- Providing technical expertise on development of business proposals.
- Staff mentoring, supervision and performance appraisals.
Provincial Manager CLOSED
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 18 December 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS :15 January 2024.
Job Title : Provincial Manager – Re-advertisement
Location : 1 x Midlands Province
1 x Masvingo Province
1 x Bulawayo Province
1 x Mash East Province
1 x Mash West Province
1 x Mat North Province
1 x Mat South Province
Job Grade : E4
Reporting to: Director-Statistical Services
Job Purpose
The job holder will be charged with the responsibility of providing leadership and management of all technical and administrative activities in the Province.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
• A first degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research and Statistics/ Population studies and Demography or equivalent with a quantitative bias.
• Master’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research and Statistics/ Population Studies and Demography or equivalent with a quantitative bias.
• Excellent computer skills including use of statistics packages and Microsoft Office.
• Have at least 5 years of working experience as a statistician.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Must be a good team leader.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills..
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive work plan for the province in line with the division’s annual plan and manage its implementation.
- Managing the Provincial Office and providing leadership, direction, support and advice to the Provincial team.
- Overseeing and managing censuses and surveys within the Province.
- Preparing the budget for the Provincial Office and managing existing resources.
- Participating and facilitating stakeholder meetings at provincial level.
- Create linkages and networks within the province, aimed at boosting relations with relevant structure including business and other MDAs
- Staff mentoring supervision and performance appraisals.
Closing date : 15 December 2023
Internal Auditor - CLOSED
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 24TH November 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS : 03rd DECEMBER 2023.
Job Title : Internal Audit – Re-advertisement
Location : Harare
Job Grade : D3
Reporting to: Internal Audit Head
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for assisting the Agency to accomplish its objectives by carrying out audits in a systematic and disciplined approach by evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance issues.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
· A degree in Forensic Accounting and Auditing/Accounting
· Working towards achievement of CFE /CISA / CIA will be added advantage
· At least 1 years’ experience in Internal Auditing
· Sound knowledge of SAP and Excel and strong appreciation of IPSAS and IFRS
· Assertiveness and well-developed presentation and communication skills
· Ability to work under pressure
· Higher level of integrity, analytical skills and professional ethics.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Carry out Audits of ZIMSTAT in line with the Internal Audit Plan and in accordance with the Institute of Internal Audit Standards of best practice.
· Review the adequacy of internal controls and recommend improvements for adoption by the Agency to ensure the effectiveness of any system in the Agency.
· Ensure that corporate governance practices such as policies, procedures and guidelines as designed by management are adequately managed.
· Make input into the Audit Work Plan that encompasses the organisation’s auditable activities to ensure every auditable activity has been covered especially in all provincial offices.
· Compile final audit reports that incorporate adequate management responses to audit findings and recommendations for review by the Internal Audit Manager to make informed decisions.
· Execute the approved Audit Work Plan by visiting the provincial offices of ZIMSTAT and carrying out planned audit assignments to ensure a risk-free environment and compliance.
Closing date : 03 December 2023
Procurement Officer -CLOSED
Post : Procurement Office Re-advertisement
Duty Station: Head Office (Harare)
Job Grade: D3
Job Purpose:Reporting to Procurement Manager, the job holder will be charged with the responsibility of Procurement process.
Responsibilities and Duties
1. Ensuring adherence and compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (PPDPA) [Chapter 22:23] and the General Regulations (S.I 5 of 2018) and its Amendments
2. Preparing the Annual Procurement and Individual Plan in accordance with PPDPA Act [Chapter 22:23]
3. Preparing Procurement Returns for submission to PRAZ and other internal reports as assigned
4. Sourcing and making recommendations on the best supplier in order for the Agency to acquire goods, services and works at advantageous terms which include value for money, cost saving and best quality
5. Preparing bidding documents in compliance with the Provision of the PPDPA Act [Chapter 22:23]
6. Designing specifications and the evaluation criteria in liason with the user departments
7. Managing the bidding process
8. Managing the evaluation of bids in line with the stipulated evaluation criteria
9. Administering supplier contracts.
10. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly Procurement Reports in line with PRAZ and other internal guidelines
Qualifications and work experience
1. Honours Degree in Purchasing and Supply/Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
2. At least 1 years post qualification experience in a public sector entity
Key competencies and attributes
1. Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act. (Chapter 22:23)
2. Must be a team player, highly skilled communicator with proven and outstanding negotiating and networking skills.
3. Ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
4. Ability to avoid any conflict of interest in the procurement process
Closing date : 03 December 2023
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7 X Statistician -(Internal vacancy post)-CLOSED
Internal Vacancy post
Post: 7 X Statisticians
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 SEPTEMBER 2023
Divisional allocation : ( Production Statistics
Division 3, Demography and Social Statistics Division 1 post, Macroeconomics Division 2, Statistical Services Division 1)
Duty Station: Harare
Reporting to: Manager
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for analyzing, cleaning, and conducting quality control checks in data collection to ensure the Agency’s objectives are achieved.
Responsibilities and Duties
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· Analyzing and cleaning data.
· Conducting quality control checks in data collection.
· Coding, editing and processing data.
· Drafting survey instruments and work plans.
· Tabulation of statistical systems.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competence
· A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Operations Research, with a quantitative bias from a recognized
University.· A Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.
· One-year experience in the statistics field.
· High level of integrity and confidentiality.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
· Computer literacy.
Closing date : 26 September 2023
Internal Auditor x 2 - CLOSED
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 17TH AUGUST 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS : 07TH SEPTEMBER 2023.
Job Title : Internal Audit X 2
Location : Harare
Job Grade : D3
Reporting to: Internal Audit Head
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for assisting the Agency to accomplish its objectives by carrying out audits in a systematic, disciplined approach by evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance issues.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
· A degree in Auditing/Accounting
· CFE /CISA / CIA or equivalent
· 3 years’ experience in Internal Auditing
· Sound knowledge of SAP
· Assertiveness and well-developed presentation and communication skills
· Ability to work under pressure
· Higher level of integrity, analytical skills and professional ethics.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Carry out Audits of ZIMSTAT in line with the Internal Audit Plan and in accordance with the Institute of Internal Audit Standards of best practice.
· Review the adequacy of internal controls and recommend improvements for adoption by the Agency to ensure the effectiveness of any system in the Agency.
· Ensure that corporate governance practices such as policies, procedures and guidelines as designed by management are adequately managed.
· Make input into the Audit Work Plan that encompasses the organisation’s auditable activities to ensure every auditable activity has been covered especially in all provincial offices.
· Compile final audit reports that incorporate adequate management responses to audit findings and recommendations for review by the Internal Audit Manager to make informed decisions.
· Execute the approved Audit Work Plan by visiting the provincial offices of ZIMSTAT and carrying out planned audit assignments to ensure a risk-free environment and compliance.
Closing date : 07 September 2023
Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 17TH AUGUST 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS : 07TH SEPTEMBER 2023.
Job Title : Legal and Corporate Officer
Location : Harare
Job Grade : E1
Reporting to: Legal and Corporate Manager
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for providing guidance on corporate governance matters, developing governance policies and programs, representing the Agency in legal proceedings as well as providing legal advice on legal matters.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
· Bachelor of Laws (LLBS) Degree or equivalent.
· At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a public sector entity.
· An understanding of the legal system in Zimbabwe.
· Knowledge of various statutes including a thorough understanding of the Census and Statistics
Act (Cap 10:29)
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong negotiation skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Representing the Agency on legal matters with special expertise on labour issues and contracts.
· Drafting and negotiating contracts entered into between the Agency and other parties.
· Drafting various legal documents and papers in respect of pieces of legislation administered by the Agency.
· Working with and providing advice to all Divisions to ensure that business operations are in compliance with applicable laws consistent with good corporate governance.
· Interpreting Labour laws.
Closing date : 07 September 2023
Director - Finance and Administration-CLOSED
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 25RD JUNE 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS : 07TH JULY 2023. CLOSED
Job Title : Director – Finance and Administration
Location : Harare
Job Grade : F
Reporting to: Director-General
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for overseeing the execution of financial, stores, assets, transport and administrative management of the Agency to ensure that its objectives are achieved.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
· First degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration majoring in Accounting and Finance from a reputable university.
· Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
· Membership to professional accounting bodies such as ACCA and CPA.
· At least 10 years of progressive and professional accounting experience, preferably in a relatively large institutional set up, of which at least 5 years should have been in a senior management role related to accounting and finance.
· Good leadership and managerial skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Open minded, decisive and approachable
· Certification in IPSAS an added advantage.
· Computer literate and conversant with SAP.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Develop/review Finance and Administration Policy and Procedure Manuals in line with statutes and current
developments.
· Financial planning, program – based budgeting including resource mobilization and monitoring to ensure the successful discharge of the mandate of the Agency.
· Set up effective systems and controls to ensure production of timely, relevant and accurate quarterly and annual financial statements.
· Ensure safe custody and maintenance of assets including transport to facilitate effective discharge of field and other Agency operations.
· Oversee management of stores, office space and all administrative functions of the Agency.
· Liaison with internal and external Auditors.
Closing date : 07 July 2023
Drivers - Provinces -CLOSED
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 25RD JUNE 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS : 07TH JULY 2023. CLOSED
Job Title : Driver
Location : 1x Midlands, 1x Bulawayo, 1x Matabeleland South, 1x Matabeleland North.
Job Grade : B2
Reporting to: Provincial Administration Officer
Job Purpose
The job holders will be charged with the responsibility of driving and the general maintenance of the vehicles at assigned province.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
· 5 ‘O’ levels including Mathematics and English
· Clean Class 2 Driver’s license.
· Valid Defensive Driving Certificate.
· At least two years’ experience.
· Team player
· Excellent communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Driving services as assigned.
2. Collection and delivery of items.
3. Maintenance of vehicles.
4. Cleaning vehicles at all times.
Closing date : 07 July 2023
Director - Human Resources-CLOSED
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 23RD APRIL 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS : 29TH APRIL 2023.
Job Title : Director – Human Resources Officer
Location : Harare
Job Grade : F
Reporting to: Director-General
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for developing and executing the human resource strategy in support of theoverall business plan and strategic direction of the Agency, specifically in the areas of change management, learning and development, organisational and performance management, talent management and compensation.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
· First degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent from a reputable University
· A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
· At least five (5) years relevant post-qualification experience in human resource practice of which one (1) should have been at
managerial level.
· In-depth knowledge and application of Zimbabwean Labour Laws, Human Resource Systems and data bases is a must.
· Possession of strong negotiation, conflict resolution and counselling skills.
· Demonstrate high degree of integrity and professionalism.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Formulation, review, implementation and monitoring of Human Resources Policies and Procedures to meet the human capital needs of the Agency.
· Development and implementation a human resources strategic plan, covering recruitment and selection, learning and development, employee performance management and appraisal system.
· Ensuring that the Agency meets its performance targets by strategically gauging staff morale, health and safety and addressing organisational issues to increase organisational effectiveness and improved health through planned interventions in the Agency’s processes.
· Co-ordination and monitoring of the Agency Strategic Planning Process and Annual Work plans.
· Provision of leadership and consulting support to directorate and management on matters of reinforcing culture, setting goals, developing policy, and implementing strategic objectives.
· Building and alignment of structures, employee and divisional roles and responsibilities to achieve the goals of the Agency.
Closing date : 29 April 2023
Closed
Director - Information Technology-CLOSED
DATE OF ISSUANCE : 23RD APRIL 2023
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS : 29TH APRIL 2023.
Job Title : Director – Finance and Administration
Location : Harare
Job Grade : F
Reporting to: Director-General
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for the provision of overall leadership and direction to the Information Technology Department to ensure the provision of effective and efficient Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services to the Agency.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
· First Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
· A relevant Master`s Degree is a must.
· Accredited certifications in CEH, CISSP, ISO 27001 or CT Security.
· At least 1-year relevant experience at managerial level.
· Sound technical knowledge of IT operations, systems, hardware and infrastructure development.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration with users.
· Strong leadership and project management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Formulation and implementation of Information and Communication Technology Strategy and operational governance processes to enable the fulfilment of the mandate of the Agency.
· Reviewing and restructuring of functions in the Information Technology Department to support the strategy and meet the requirements of various user divisions.
· Development, implementation and continuous review of the Agency ICT Policy in line with changes in business trends.
· Production of a comprehensive Risk Management Plan with appropriate mitigatory measures including a disaster recovery plan to ensure continued availability, accessibility, confidentiality and security of national data.
Closing date : 29 April 2023
Closed
10 X Provincial Managers -(Internal vacancy post)-CLOSED
Re-Advertised
Internal Vacancy post
Post: 10 X Provincial Managers
Duty Station: Provincial City (one post for each Province)
Job Grade: E4
Reporting to: Director Statistical Services
Job Purpose
The job holder will be charged with the responsibility of providing leadership and management of all technical and administrative activities in the Province.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Developing a comprehensive work plan for the province in line with the division’s annual plan and manage its implementation.
- Managing the Provincial Office and provide leadership, direction, support and advice to the Provincial team.
- Overseeing and managing of censuses and surveys within the Provinces.
- Preparing budgets for the Provincial Office and manage existing resources.
- Participating and facilitating stakeholder meetings at provincial level.
- Create linkages and networks within the province, aimed at boosting relations with relevant structures including business and other MDAs.
- Staff mentoring supervision and performance appraisals.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competence
- A first degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research and Statistics/ Population Studies and Demography or equivalent with a quantitative bias.
- Masters’ degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research and Statistics/ Population Studies and Demography or equivalent with a quantitative bias.
- Excellent computer skills including use of statistical packages and Microsoft Office.
- Have at least 5 years working experience as a statistician.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Must be a good team leader.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Closing date : 29 April 2023
Manager Services Statistics-CLOSED
Post: Manager Services Statistics
Duty Station: Harare
Job Grade: E4
Reporting to: Director – Production Statistics
Job Purpose
The job holder will be charged with the responsibility of managing, coordinating and production of a wide range of services statistics
Responsibilities and Duties
- Developing a comprehensive departmental work plan in line with the divisions’ annual plan and manage its implementation
- Planning, budgeting, monitoring and coordination of activities in the department.
- Designing data collection instruments and manuals for censuses and surveys.
- Coordinating and supervising data collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of results
- Drafting and updating techno-scripts and manuals on methodology relating to censuses and surveys.
- Compiling services statistics reports
- Staff mentoring, supervision and performance appraisals
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competence
- At least a good first degree in Statistics, Economics or any other relevant degree.
- A Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline is a must.
- Have at least 5 years working experience as a statistician.
- Excellent computer skills including use of statistical packages and Microsoft Office
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Must be a good team leader
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Closing date : 29 April 2023
Human Resources Officer-CLOSED
Post : Human Resources Officer
Duty Station: Head Office (Harare)
Job Grade: D3
Reporting to: Deputy Director – Human Resources
Job Purpose
The job holder will be charged with the responsibility of all routine human resource activities including recruitment
and selection, salary processing and employees’ welfare.
Responsibilities and Duties
1. Assisting in recruitment and selection processes.
2. Secretariat to boards of inquiry, and disciplinary hearing meetings
3. Organizing training programs for employees.
4. Implementing health and safety programs.
5. Processing appointments, terminations and other related issues.
6. Capturing employee details into the HR System.
7. Attending to employee queries and grievances.
8. Processing of all types of leave.
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
1. A least degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
2. At least one-year post qualification experience.
3. Knowledge of labour legislation.
4. Proficiency in Human Resource Management Information Systems.
5. Systems Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Systems Highly organised with keen attention to detail.
8. Computer literacy.
Closing date : 29 April 2023
5 X Accountants - CLOSED
Post : 5 X Accountants
Duty Station: Head Office (Harare)
Job Grade: D3
Job Purpose
Reporting to Deputy Director Finance and Administration, the job holder is charged with the responsibility of providing
routine functions of accounting.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Receipt funds from the Government of Zimbabwe, Developmental Partners and other stakeholders
- Create payment batches on internet Banking Platform for authorization by the Agency’s approved signatories
- Collate and record all receipts, payments and events occurring at Head Office Pertaining to the Agency into SAP’s
appropriate cashbooks and ledger accounts - Collate documents from provinces and check data captured into SAP to ensure that transactions are not omitted
or duplicated and are recorded in the appropriate accounts - Prepare bank and ledger accounts reconciliations on monthly basis.
- Filling and safe custody of physical documents recorded in SAP.
- Maintain a voucher tracking register as well as availing vouchers for supervision and audit inspection when
required - Preparation of financial reports for assigned projects as per donor specification monthly expenditure reports
and audit expectations - Budget analysis to avoid overruns
Qualifications, experience, attributes and competences
- Honours Degree in Accountancy or relevant field.
- Have at least 3 years working experience as an Accountant.
- Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
- Must be a good team player.
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Procurement Officer -CLOSED
Post : Procurement Officer
Duty Station: Head Office (Harare)
Job Grade: D3
Job Purpose
Reporting to Procurement Manager, the job holder will be charged with the responsibility of Procurement process.
Responsibilities and Duties
1. Ensuring adherence and compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (PPDPA) [Chapter 22:23] and the General Regulations (S.I 5 of 2018) and its Amendments
2. Prepares the Annual Procurement and Individual Plan in accordance with PPDPA Act [Chapter 22:23]
3. Prepares Procurement Returns for submission to PRAZ and other internal reports as assigned
4. Sourcing and making recommendations on the best supplier in order for the Agency to acquire goods, services and works at advantageous terms which include value for money, cost saving and best quality
5. Prepares bidding documents in compliance with the Provision of the PPDPA Act [Chapter 22:23]
6. Design specifications and the evaluation criteria in liason with the user departments
7. Manages the bidding process
8. Manages the evaluation of bids in line with the stipulated evaluation criteria
9. Administering supplier contracts.
10. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly Procurement Reports in line with PRAZ and other internal guidelines
Qualifications and work experience
1. Honours Degree in Purchasing and Supply/Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
2. Must be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
3. At least 3 years post qualification experience in a public sector entity
Key competencies
1. Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act. (Chapter 22:23)
2. Must be a team player, highly skilled communicator with proven and outstanding negotiating and networking skills.
3. Ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
4. Ability to avoid any conflict of interest in the procurement process
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