Project Officer

NAPSA STAFF PENSION SCHEME

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The NAPSA staff Pension Scheme wishes to recruit the Project Officer for the Scheme to be based in Lusaka. The Staff Pension Scheme is an independent institution from National Pension Scheme Authority. The Successful applicant will need to demonstrate relevant experience of having worked in a similar environment.

PROJECT OFFICER (GRADE SPF3)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To effectively implement the NAPSA Staff Pension Scheme (The Scheme) construction projects from inception to commissioning that is within set timelines, agreed cost and desired quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review the Contract and project information and provide advisory services to the Scheme management on the projects.
• Reviewing and approving designs, specifications, costings, render documentation, etc.
• Participating in tender evaluation and contract negotiations related to Property Development.
• Liaise with the project team and task managers to define the scope of work to efficiency and effectively develop and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from the original plan.
• Evaluate the project schedule, its progress and performance to identify developing problem areas.
• Analyse critically and give suggestions on the management of the project risks in relation to costs, schedules and client relations for effective management of the projects.
• Validate that all the Project Information is logged into the Scheme Project management database and provide scheduled reports for contract coordination and reporting purposes.
• Prepare and submit periodic progress reports for management information and decision making.
• Monitor and approve quality by ensuring that the project quality plan is adhered to and provide advisory services to the developer where deviation from the set plan is observed.
• Provide quantity surveying services by reviewing, undertaking measurement of works and recommending cost variations for Interim Payment Claims and issuing Payment Certificates.
• Conducting site meetings and submitting monthly or periodic progress and cost reports
• Undertaking final inspection and commissioning of the project on completion.
• Providing any other necessary project management services to ensure successful project delivery.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 “O” Levels with credit and above in Maths and English.
  Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity surveying.
• Project Management Professional or equivalent.
• Not less than three (3) years of experience in a similar position, in construction or similar projects of similar scope.
• Registered to respective Professional body with valid practicing licence.

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications must send their curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant certificates including contact telephone numbers and three (3) traceable references to:

The Chief Executive Officer
NAPSA Staff Pension Scheme
Plot No. 40, Bwinjimfumu Road Rhodes Park
PO Box 51275
LUSAKA

Closing date: 27th March 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.