Policy, Standards & Regulatory Compliance at Lesotho Public Procurement Authority

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The Lesotho Public Procurement Authority (the Authority) is a newly established public procurement regulatory body operating under the Public Procurement Act, 2023. Applications are invited from Lesotho citizens who meet the requirements for the position set out below.

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Job Summary

This role anchors LPPA’s procurement regulatory framework by providing strategic leadership in policy formulation, standards development, regulatory compliance, procurement performance monitoring, advisory support and decentralised oversight.

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Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership for LPPA’s policy, standards, regulatory compliance, monitoring and regional oversight functions by maintaining an effective procurement regulatory framework, promoting lawful and consistent procurement practice, strengthening institutional compliance, monitoring procurement performance and supporting evidence-based public procurement reform.

Job Level: Executive Management

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Department: Policy, Standards & Regulatory Compliance

Reports To: Director General

Responsibilities & Duties

Provides strategic leadership to procurement policy, standards, regulatory compliance, procurement monitoring and regional oversight functions.
Advises the Director General and Executive Management on procurement policy, standards, compliance risk, regulatory interpretation and reform priorities.
Leads the development, review, harmonisation and dissemination of procurement policies, regulations, guidelines, templates, manuals and standard operating instruments.
Oversees compliance monitoring, risk-based reviews, procurement performance assessments, corrective action follow-up and regulatory reporting.
Directs regional oversight support to ensure consistent regulatory coverage, advisory support and institutional responsiveness across procuring entities.
Coordinates stakeholder consultations, regulatory advisory services, policy interpretation support and dissemination of approved procurement standards.
Uses monitoring data, audit trends, complaints, compliance findings and stakeholder feedback to identify systemic weaknesses and propose reform interventions.
Develops a Public Procurement Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and monitors and reports on public procurement performance against national plans, procurement plans and its contribution to GDP.
Manages directorate work plans, budgets, staff performance, service standards, reporting obligations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Performance Areas

Policy and Standards Development

Develop and update policies, regulations, guidelines, templates, standard bidding documents and advisory notes.
Coordinate consultations, technical reviews, approval processes and dissemination plans.

Expected Results

Approved, current and accessible procurement policy and standards framework.
Improved consistency and predictability in procurement practice.
Clear guidance available to procuring entities and practitioners.

Regulatory Compliance Oversight

Implement annual and risk-based compliance monitoring plans.
Review procurement processes, reports and entity compliance patterns.
Issue corrective guidance, track recommendations and escalate serious procurement performance concerns.

Expected Results

Improved compliance with procurement laws, regulations and standards.
Timely compliance reports and corrective action follow-up.
Reduced recurring procurement irregularities and procedural weaknesses.

Procurement Performance Monitoring

Collect procurement performance information.
Analyse trends, systemic issues and value-for-money risks.
Prepare periodic monitoring reports and evidence-based recommendations.

Expected Results

Reliable performance information for management and policy decisions.
Evidence-based reform priorities and targeted support interventions.
Improved transparency, accountability and procurement performance reporting.

Regional Oversight and Advisory Support

Coordinate regional office plans, advisory support, monitoring visits and reporting.
Ensure consistent interpretation and application of standards across regions.
Identify regional support needs, compliance trends and systemic constraints.

Expected Results

Consistent decentralised regulatory coverage and advisory support.
Improved support to procuring entities outside headquarters.
Timely identification and resolution of regional procurement challenges.

Stakeholder Coordination and Regulatory Guidance

Engage with procuring entities, oversight bodies, government stakeholders and partners.
Provide interpretation guidance and coordinate awareness on new standards.
Use stakeholder feedback to refine guidance and support.

Expected Results

Improved stakeholder understanding and application of procurement requirements.
Stronger cooperation with oversight and reform stakeholders.
Clearer regulatory communication and responsive advisory support.

Directorate Leadership and Reporting

Manage directorate plans, budgets, staff performance and service standards.
Monitor risks, priorities, deliverables and reporting requirements.
Promote collaboration, learning, continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Expected Results

Effective delivery against approved plans and institutional priorities.
Accountable staff performance and efficient resource use.
Improved directorate coordination, reporting quality and service delivery.

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems, or another relevant field.

Added Advantage

Professional certification in procurement and supply, regulatory compliance, public policy, monitoring and evaluation, governance, project management, or public sector reform.

Experience

Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience in procurement regulation, public policy, compliance oversight, standards development, monitoring and evaluation or public sector reform.
At least five (5) years at senior management level.

Behavioural Competencies

Integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct.
Objectivity, fairness and consistency in regulatory decision-making.
Analytical thinking, sound judgement and evidence-based problem solving.
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Accountability, resilience and results orientation.
Ability to manage sensitive regulatory issues with discretion and independence.

Technical Competencies

Public procurement policy, standards and regulatory frameworks.
Compliance monitoring, performance assessment and regulatory reporting.
Policy drafting, regulatory interpretation and implementation planning.
Risk-based monitoring, data analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
Stakeholder advisory services, institutional oversight and reform support.
Development and dissemination of tools, templates, manuals and guidance notes.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic regulatory leadership and institutional stewardship.
People management, mentoring and performance leadership.
Change leadership, reform implementation and continuous improvement.
Cross-functional coordination and partnership building.
Ability to lead complex regulatory programmes in a public sector environment.
Capacity to balance advisory support with regulatory independence and enforcement discipline.

How To Apply

Applications are invited from Lesotho citizens who meet the above requirements. Interested candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, an identity document, and a cover letter to:

Email: ***email_hidden***

Closing Date: 7 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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