Office Administrator

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

Profile

Yara Fertilizer Zambia Limited is looking to fill the permanent position of an Office Administrator in Lusaka, Zambia, reporting to the Accountant and assisting with the smooth running of the office and front desk.

Role and Responsibilities

• Attending to Switchboard & Reception
• Scheduling Appointments/Meetings/Conferences
• Deliveries/Office Collections/Courier Services
• Petty Cash Administration and Reconciliation
• Month end vendor statement coordination
• Company operating tools (Vehicles & Expenses, Fuel, Business phones) administration
• Vendor quotations
• Accounting assistance and purchase order preparation
• Office supply purchases
• Asset verification, worthiness, tracking and tagging
• Sales invoicing assistance

Functional Knowledge

• Good understanding of the procedure to pay process.
• Microsoft Office software, email, internet etc.
• Exposure to and knowledge of SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
• Highly organised and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution driven.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Reconciliations and analytics.
• Reliable and present.
• Business Expertise, Leadership, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills
• Exercising administrative activities within the framework of Yara’s code of ethics and corporate governance.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and drive corrective actions and continuous improvements efforts within own work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a Diploma in Business or Administration
Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a similar position

All candidates must complete the online application questions and meet the minimum requirements to be considered
Should Yara not correspond with you directly before 15 July 2026, the company thanks you in advance for your submission but regrets that you will not be considered for the position.

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.