National Food and Nutrition Commission of Zambia

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The National Food and Nutrition Commission is a statutory Body under the Ministry of Health, with the mandate of providing promotional, advisory and regulatory support to government on matters of food and nutrition. The Institution now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:
1.0 PROCUREMENT OFFICER X1
1.1 JOB PURPOSE: To undertake the procurement of goods, services and works in order to facilitate efficient and effective functioning of the Institution
1.2 KEY RESULT AREAS
KEY RESULT AREA PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)
PROCUREMENT PLANS Undertakes timely and accurately the preparation of procurement plans in order to guide on the procurement of goods, services and works.
PROCUREMENT
Undertakes efficiently procurement of goods, services and works in order to ensure their timely availability, value for money, and facilitate smooth operation of the Institution
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Undertakes timely preparation of documentation for Supply Contract Management in order to facilitate adherence to contractual terms and obligations
BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Undertakes timely the preparation of bidding documents in order to facilitate invitations of bids and ensure transparency
PROCUREMENT RECORDS
Undertakes effectively the maintenance of procurement records in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information
SECRETARIAT SERVICES Undertakes efficiently the provision of secretariat service to the procurement committee in order to facilitate smooth conduct of business
PROCUREMENT REPORTS Undertakes timely the preparation of procurement reports in order to meet statutory requirements and facilitate decision making
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Undertakes effectively the implementation of performance management systems in order to facilitate improvement in performance and productivity.

1.3 EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
 Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply or CIPS Level Five in Purchasing and Supply
 Five years of relevant work experience in reputable organization
 Valid membership to the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
 E-GP System Training Certification by ZPPA
1.4 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 Computer Literate
 Able to use e-GP system
 Able to write analytical and technical reports
 Able to communicate effectively in English
1.5 OTHER SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Confidentiality, Negotiation skills, Honesty, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Trustworthy, Numeracy, attention to detail.
Send your application letter, CV with three traceable references including their email addresses and contact numbers, and ZAQA verified copies of academic certificates. Your application letter should be addressed to:

THE EXECTIVE DIRECTOR
NATIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION COMMISSION
PLOT 5112, LUMUMBA ROAD
P.O BOX 32669
LUSAKA.

Send your documents as one (1) PDF document to [email protected], Hard copies shall not be accepted.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 1st May 2026

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

NATIONAL INFORMATION PLATFORM FOR NUTRITION (NIPN) IN ZAMBIA HOLDS LEGACY EVENT Theme: “From Evidence to Ownership: Securing NIPN Zambia’s Future”
Lusaka, Zambia.
Today, Thursday 04/16/2026, the National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC), in partnership with the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMStats) and supported by GIZ Zambia, hosted the NIPN Zambia Legacy Event to highlight the initiative’s journey, achievements, and future sustainability.
The event reviewed NIPN Zambia’s progress from inception to date, showcasing key milestones, lessons learned, and challenges encountered. Presentations and institutional reflections emphasized NIPN’s role in generating evidence-based nutrition information, translating that evidence into policy questions, and producing communication products to inform decision-making.
Stakeholders from government, development partners, academia, civil society, and other invited guests attended. The Guest of Honor, Ms. Lillian Kapusana, Permanent Secretary for Administration at the Office of the Vice President (OVP), delivered a keynote address underscoring the importance of institutional ownership and sustained support for evidence-driven nutrition policy.
NIPN Zambia remains committed to strengthening national capacity to use data and evidence to inform nutrition policy and programming, ensuring continued impact on Zambia’s nutrition outcomes.

The Communications and Advocacy Technical Working Group held its first quarterly meeting today Thursday 2nd April 2026 at World Vision Zambia Office Complex in Meanwood Ibex.

The Technical Working Group’s primary objective is to UNIFY STAKEHOLDERS UNDER A SHARED COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY APPROACH THAT ENSURES CONSISTENCY, COORDINATION, and IMPACT.
The expected outcomes are to;
• Have a first draft of the communication and advocacy strategy
• Harmonized communication and stronger advocacy influence across the sector
• Increased impact of Food and Nutrition programs.
‘Together, We Amplify Our Voice, Strengthen Our Impact and Drive Positive Behavior Change in Food and Nutrition!’

The Food Systems Technical Working Group successfully held its first meeting of 2026 on 26th March 2026 at Radisson Blu Hotel. This was supported by GIZ Zambia.
The meeting brought together different stakeholders committed to strengthening food systems and advancing coordinated action across sectors.
During the meeting, various line ministries and cooperating partners made presentations highlighting the progress made, as well as the challenges being experienced in the implementation of their respective activities.
The presentations were highly insightful and provided an important platform for reflection, collaboration, and shared learning as stakeholders continue working together towards building stronger and more resilient food systems.

The National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) with support from GIZ held a two-day interactive training from 18th to 19th March. The training was aimed at building capacity in NFNC staff to enable them with skills for developing various Communucation Products as well as the application of Artificial Inteligence (AI) tools.
The training will ease the development of policy messages and enhancing the dissemination of nutrition information to policy makers.

The National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) is currently conducting the validation of the Endline Evaluation Results of the Zambia Scaling up Nutrition (SUN)/ First 1000 Most Critical Days Programme (MCDP) II.

The Endline evaluation of the Zambia Scaling Up Nutrition/First 1,000 Most Critical Days Programme (SUN/MCDP II) was commissioned by UNICEF and it’s consortium of partners and covered districts supported by both UNICEF and GIZ. The programme was implemented by the Government of Zambia through the National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC). The programme sought to address Zambia’s persistent burden of chronic malnutrition which was 28.9% at baseline (2019) and 35% among children under two years of age.

The program objectives had a goal of reducing stunting by 7% over the programme period. The strategy combined two integrated pillars: Nutrition-specific interventions and Nutrition-sensitive actions.

The primary objectives of this validation meeting are;
1. Verify the accuracy of findings
2. Build ownership of results
3. Ensure alighnment with national standards or guidelines
4. Identify actionable recommendations
5. Enhance transparency and accountability

Photo focus:
2026 World Cancer Day (WCD) Awareness Walk

2026 WORLD CANCER DAY (WCD)

The National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) joins the rest of the globe and other local stakeholders to commemorate the World Cancer Day (WCD) that is commemorated annually on 4th February and serves as a global initiative to raise awareness about cancer, promote its prevention, early detection and treatment, and mobilize action to reduce the cancer burden. The day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in support of the objectives of the World Cancer Declaration.

The theme for the 2026 World Cancer Day Commemoration is “United by Unique: Providing access to Cancer Care, A Healthier Zambia” This theme emphasizes placing people at the Center of cancer care and highlights the importance of addressing individual needs while remaining united on the global fight against cancer. It recognizes that while we are united in our goals, every person’s experience, needs, and journey with cancer are unique. Through collective action, advocacy, and shared responsibility, meaningful progress can be made in reducing the global impact of cancer.

Nutrition plays a critical, two-pronged role in cancer: aiding in prevention through healthy, plant-forward diets and supporting treatment by maintaining strength, managing side effects, and preventing malnutrition. A balanced intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains reduces risk, while proper, often specialized, nutrition during treatment helps patients tolerate therapies better.

Different stakeholders in the nutrition space gathered to cost the Nutrition Investment Framework.
The different interventions play a very important role to address all forms of malnutrition in Zambia.

Festival Wishes From Executive Director, National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC),
Dear Collaborating Partners and Stakeholders,
On behalf of the National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC), I wish to extend our warmest Christmas and New Year greetings to you and your families.
As we conclude the year, we express our sincere appreciation for your continued collaboration, commitment, and invaluable contributions to advancing the Food and Nutrition agenda in the country. Your partnership has been instrumental in strengthening food systems, improving nutrition outcomes, and promoting the health and well-being of communities. The achievements recorded during the year are a testament to our shared vision and collective efforts.
As we celebrate the festive season, we reflect with gratitude on the progress made and the strong partnerships that have underpinned our work. We look forward to further strengthening our collaboration in the New Year as we continue working together to accelerate progress towards sustainable food and nutrition security for all.
May this Christmas bring peace, joy, and renewed hope, and may the New Year 2026 usher in good health, prosperity, and continued success in our collective endeavours.
Once again, we thank you for your unwavering support and partnership.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Muntanga Kampengele Mapani
Executive Director
National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC)

NATIONAL INFORMATION PLATFORMS FOR NUTRITION (NiPN) AIMS HIGH!
The National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) with support from GIZ is conducting a two workshop under the theme “Securing the Future of NIPN Zambia: From Evidence to Investment,”
This important workshop commenced yesterday Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Representatives from NFNC, ZamStats, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture,
Ministry of Finance & National Planning, Cabinet Office, development partners (EU, GIZ,
UNICEF, etc.), academia, and civil society are attendees of this workshop.
The Overall Objective of the workshop is:
To secure the sustainability and institutional ownership of NIPN Zambia beyond 2026.
Specific Objectives:
• Consolidate lessons learned and achievements since launch.
• Define clear institutional roles and coordination mechanisms.
• Identify and agree on financial, technical, and human resource sustainability measures.
• Co-create tangible advocacy products:
• An Advocacy & Sustainability Brief with investment scenarios.
• A Sustainability Roadmap Slide Deck for high-level decision-makers.
4. Expected Outputs
• A shared understanding of NIPN’s role and added value.
• A side-by-side investment options matrix (minimum, medium, maximum).
• A draft Advocacy & Sustainability Brief.
• A draft slide deck for policy advocacy and the 2026 handover event.
• A roadmap with clear actions, roles, and timeline (Nov 2025–Feb 2026).

VALIDATION REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION POLICY
The National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) under the Office of the Vice President (OVP) is conducting a three day workshop on the validation of the revised National Food and Nutrition Policy (NFNP) which is taking place at Mulungushi Conference Centre from today Tuesday 4th to 6th November 2025.

Since the formulation of the 2006 National Food and Nutrition Policy (NFNP), Zambia made notable progress in improving its population's nutritional status, particularly in maternal and child health as well as food security. However, significant challenges remain, including weak multi-sectoral response which undermines the food and nutrition interventions government has been implementing. Strengthening collaboration across government, partners and communities is essential for sustainable improvements in food and nutrition outcomes. As such Government has over the past years embarked on a process of reviewing the 2006 National Food and Nutrition Policy (NFNP). Consultative processes and the revised Policy represent a multi-sectoral approach to food and nutrition programming, emphasizing coordinated efforts across the whole of society approach through Government line ministries, development partners, the private sector, and civil society as well as communities.

This Policy prioritizes inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability of the food systems, recognizing that addressing food and nutrition security requires collaborated efforts across all key sectors such as health, agriculture, education, social protection as well as water and sanitation.
Our collective vision is that by 2035, we will have a Zambia free from all forms of malnutrition, where every individual has access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food, contributing to healthy and productive lives. The revised Policy is a national commitment to ensuring that food and nutrition security are prioritized as fundamental rights for all Zambians.