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Employment at Central East African Railways , Ends 28th February 2017



Central East African Railways (CEAR) is the first railway company in Malawi operating in the Nacala corridor thereby connecting countries of Mozambique and Zambia. Built on five cardinal values namely; Value Life, Value our People, Respect for Environment and Community Awareness, Ethical and Continually improve, CEAR is focused on transportation of general cargo and passengers through railway with safety, quality and efficiency as it strives to serve as a benchmark on railway and logistics solutions for Southern Africa. CEAR is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for the position of PPC Senior Operations Analyst.
Job Scope
  • Consolidating weekly production performance report and presenting to PPC weekly meeting
  • Reporting on weekly and monthly client performance
  • Formulating and updating of databases to manage PPC information to monitor KPIs
  • Helping chain focal point to monitor imminent production challenges and escalating as necessary .
  • Maintaining UNILOG system and supporting updating of data from various operational fronts
  • Ensuring that train operations database of information is updated and indexed
  • Participating in demand, capacity and target calculations for SOPs
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems.
  • Masters Degree in any field is an added advantage.
  • 2 years prior experience in Production and Railway Logistics Environment
  • Ability to work odd hours including weekends
If you are interested and qualify in accordance with the above attributes please send your application letters and detailed CVs to:
Human Resource Manager,
Central East African Railways Limited,
P.O Box 5144,
Limbe.
Or by email to:
Email: hr@ceardn.mw 

and clearly indicate “PPC Senior Operations Analyst” On subject line.
Closing date for receiving applications is 28th February 2017.

JOB RECRUITMENT AT US EMBASSY IN MALAWI - MARCH 2017




Carpenter in Malawi. 
This position is located in the Consolidated Facilities Maintenance Section, US Mission, Lilongwe, Malawi. The primary purpose of this position is to perform carpentry projects involving Mission offices, warehouse and residences, repairs and renovations to buildings and minor repairs on offices and household furniture. Interprets construction drawings for renovations. 
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Determines nature and extent of work to be done from supervisory instructions, work orders, and on-site examination of projects.
  • Replaces parts when necessary by selecting appropriate materials and uses appropriate tools to perform and complete assignment.
  • Performs office renovations and repair projects including planning, estimating of materials and performance of work.
  • Builds shelves, cabinets, tables and other furniture using hand and power tools.
  • Builds office partitions as requested.
  • Insures safety and structural integrity of all work projects.
  • Performs minor repairs on household and office furniture.                                      
  • Occasional driving of maintenance vehicles and any other duties as required.


Projects Manager in Malawi. 
The Projects Manager reports to the Management Officer and oversees, manages and directs specialized programs aspects of facilities maintenance for the Embassy compound, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) / United States Agency for International Development (USAID) compound, Public Affairs Section (PAS) office at the Old Mutual Building, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) offices at Pamodzi Building, Peace Corps offices and residential properties, the warehouse compound, and over sixty Government Owned (GO) and Short-term leased (STL) residential properties. The incumbent is responsible for identifying, developing, coordinating and implementing environmental initiatives that are geared toward increasing energy efficiency, and reducing energy costs and the negative environmental impact of the Mission. The incumbent also serves as the Facilities Office Architect, responsible for providing Architectural services in the planning, designing and the implementation of maintenance projects for Lilongwe mission. The incumbent is responsible for New Embassy Compound (NEC) coordination and planning. The Projects Manager provides expertise in analyzing problems and determining solutions.  The Projects Manager also monitors and advises the work of technical contractors, either acting as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or serving as the COR's assistant.  

Carpenter Wanted at US Embassy Malawi


An opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and experienced Carpenter in Malawi. 
This position is located in the Consolidated Facilities Maintenance Section, US Mission, Lilongwe, Malawi. The primary purpose of this position is to perform carpentry projects involving Mission offices, warehouse and residences, repairs and renovations to buildings and minor repairs on offices and household furniture. Interprets construction drawings for renovations. 
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Determines nature and extent of work to be done from supervisory instructions, work orders, and on-site examination of projects.
  • Replaces parts when necessary by selecting appropriate materials and uses appropriate tools to perform and complete assignment.
  • Performs office renovations and repair projects including planning, estimating of materials and performance of work.
  • Builds shelves, cabinets, tables and other furniture using hand and power tools.
  • Builds office partitions as requested.
  • Insures safety and structural integrity of all work projects.
  • Performs minor repairs on household and office furniture.                                      
  • Occasional driving of maintenance vehicles and any other duties as required.
POSITION ELEMENTS:
  • Supervision Received:
    • Direct supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor (Structural).
    • Indirect supervision from the Assistant Facility Manager. 
  • Available Guidelines:
    • Manufacturer’s instructions, building and safety codes.
  • Exercise of Judgment:
    • Judgment is required to get the best materials suitable for particular projects bearing in mind the cost and durability factors.
    • Must be safety conscious.
  • Authority to Make Commitments:
    • None.
  • Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts:
    • All State and USAID employees in making repairs, various suppliers of materials required in the performance of duties, e.g. sawmills, hardware dealers.
  • Supervision Exercised:
    • Gives work guidance to laborers and Maintenance Assistants as required for specific jobs.
  • Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties:
    • Six months.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Education:
    • Completion of secondary school.
    • Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognize as producing journeyman level skills.
    • Grade 1 Trade Test and City and Guilds Craft Certificates.
  • Prior Work Experience:
    • Three years of journeyman experience required.
  • Post Entry Training:
    • Guidance from the Maintenance Supervisor (Structural).
  • Language Proficiency:
    • Level II English and Level II Chichewa (Local)
  • Knowledge:
    • Must be fully knowledgeable in all aspects of carpentry craftsmanship.
    • Basic knowledge of other crafts e.g. bricklaying, plumbing etc.
  • Abilities and Skills:
    • Must be able to use all tools of carpentry trade. 
    • Must have computer skills to be able to write reports and respond to maintenance requests.
APPLY ONLINE

Projects Manager Wanted at US Embassy Malawi


An opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and experienced Projects Manager in Malawi. 
The Projects Manager reports to the Management Officer and oversees, manages and directs specialized programs aspects of facilities maintenance for the Embassy compound, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) / United States Agency for International Development (USAID) compound, Public Affairs Section (PAS) office at the Old Mutual Building, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) offices at Pamodzi Building, Peace Corps offices and residential properties, the warehouse compound, and over sixty Government Owned (GO) and Short-term leased (STL) residential properties. The incumbent is responsible for identifying, developing, coordinating and implementing environmental initiatives that are geared toward increasing energy efficiency, and reducing energy costs and the negative environmental impact of the Mission. The incumbent also serves as the Facilities Office Architect, responsible for providing Architectural services in the planning, designing and the implementation of maintenance projects for Lilongwe mission. The incumbent is responsible for New Embassy Compound (NEC) coordination and planning. The Projects Manager provides expertise in analyzing problems and determining solutions.  The Projects Manager also monitors and advises the work of technical contractors, either acting as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or serving as the COR's assistant.  
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • NEC coordination (10%)
    • The incumbent is responsible for New Embassy Compound (NEC) coordination and planning including liaising with all appropriate agencies and offices on issues related to property acquisition, development and eventual operational oversight of the move itself.
    • After the move, the incumbent is responsible for operational oversight of any outstanding issues necessary to successfully complete the move and get settled, including any decommissioning of buildings.
    • Serve as primary Point of Contact (POC) for the Mission community, OBO, and local agencies on NEC related matters.
    • Set up and maintain a filing system for NEC and transition related documents.
    • Maintain a complete and up-to-date record of tasks.
    • This will include scheduling, describing, and updating the status of tasks assigned to various Embassy offices, staff members and Transition Working Groups.
    • Update the Management Officer regularly on all significant NEC activities.
  • Green Initiatives (20%)
    • The incumbent works on administrative as well as technical issues concerning the Mission greening and environmental cost savings initiatives.
    • Develops, modifies and works on the implementation of approved green projects.
    • Drafts Mission’s greening policies and is accountable for their implementation.
    • Works closely with the Mission’s Green Team and the Facilities Manager, the incumbent leads the Mission in establishing and implementing greening practices.
    • Incumbent communicates environmental initiatives to Mission personnel in the form of a periodic newsletter to motivate participation in greening efforts.
    • Generates and promotes green ideas through solicitation of bright ideas from employees or by researching various environmental websites and other resources, and disseminates information to all Mission staff on environmentally friendly practices and initiatives. 
    • Incumbent identifies and establishes contacts within the Department of State and other USG entities, along with host government offices and local entities which support greening initiatives.
    • Incumbent prepares project proposals and justifications and seeks funding when necessary from the Department, ICASS and other viable sources.
    • Incumbent prepares and presents briefings on initiatives underway and build support for upcoming short and long term initiatives.
    • Coordinates from concept to reality (including implementation), green projects relating to energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling.
    • Incumbent initiates, develops and oversees implementation of existing and proposed green initiatives, including energy conservation, paper recycling, waste management and reduction, use of solar energy as alternate power source to reduce reliance on city power, and similar initiatives. 
    • Provides training to Americans and their domestic staff on how to use available conservation tools such as timers and inverters at Mission residences.
    • Documents and reports wasteful energy, and promotes energy efficiency within the Mission.
    • Develops programs to encourage and educate employees to become energy conservation champions for their work area.
    • Encourages employees to report wasteful energy use and suggest opportunities for energy savings by developing ‘Spot-it’ and ‘Stop-it’ campaigns, and the promotion of the Mission’s Greening Campaign.
    • Promotes the purchase of environmentally preferred office products and cleaning supplies.
    • Documents and keeps records related to execution of green projects and initiatives, including payback analyses.
    • Prepares and maintains comparative analyses and benchmarking reports related to green initiatives.
  • Architectural/Maintenance and Project Services (50%)
    • Prepares SOW plans, designs, drawings specifications, bills of material and cost estimates for repairs and alterations of the mission facilities including but not limited to the Embassy compound, CDC/USAID compound, PAS office at the Old Mutual Building, MCC offices at Pamodzi Building, Peace Corps offices and residential properties, the warehouse compound, and recreational and cultural buildings.
    • Conducts on –site inspections of projects to ensure that work is conducted according to sound professional construction principles and practices and meets applicable engineering design and construction standards.
    • Makes recommendations to maintenance staff and contractors and provides guidance to occupants to correct deficiencies and resolves problems encountered during the project’s implementation.
    • Follows up and reviews architectural work and submittals from A/E firms.
    • Analyzes contractors’ bids, and makes comments and recommendations as to contractors’ reliability and capabilities.
    • Generally, inspect and monitor work in progress, investigate problems, obtain outside expert advice when necessary, and provide expert direction to the workforce. 
    • Manage a program of on-the-job training for the trade workers, particularly in the proper use of the new highly specialized tools and materials. 
    • Maintain good contacts with utility providers, local building code authorities, and relevant local businesses. 
    • Insure that contractual provisions are met and U.S. and Malawian government regulations and codes are satisfied.
    • Perform Annual Inspection Survey (AIS) of all US Government-owned facilities and equipment as required by U.S. law.
    • Continuously perform and update the AIS inspections throughout the year so that every property, building, and piece of equipment is inspected and documented yearly.
    • Prepare documentation -reports, computerized databases, and documentary files as needed for the Annual Inspection Survey Report, annual Master Plan for the effective use of the 7901 budget allotments documenting and prioritizing structure repairs, the economic life cycle replacement of equipment and machinery, and the upgrading of building systems including specifications, cost estimates, and acquisition recommendations. 
    • Gather information for the annual budgetary process including work backlog, unfulfilled requirements, replacement equipment, material requirements, and outside contractors.
    • Incumbent is responsible for maintaining of application computer databases including, but not limited to, work-order database, and CAD drawings; listing of contacts for manufactures suppliers, consultants, and local authorities necessary to maintain an effective program.
    • Ensure that the workshop areas have the appropriate tools and equipment, are maintained and operated in a clean and safe environment, and materials are inventoried and stored properly.
    • Establish a management plan for tools and materials that includes the following elements.
  • Supervision (10%)
    • Supervise the Delivery of Facility Maintenance Services and special projects, initiatives and programs as assigned.
    • Incumbent also supervises contractors on various projects, either acting as the COR or assistant COR.
    • Develop inspection, maintenance, operational, and repair schedules and checklists bases upon manufacturer’s recommendations and OBO’s facilities Maintenance Guide. 
    • Incorporate this schedule into the work-order database and train tradesmen in the proper use of checklists.
  • Other duties (10%)
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Management Officer.
POSITION ELEMENTS:
  • Supervision Received:
    • Incumbent is directly supervised by the Management Officer.
  • Supervision Exercised:
    • Incumbent also supervises contractors on various projects, as the COR
  • Available Guidelines:
    • Manufacturer's equipment operating manuals are provided along with administrative instructions, staff notices, standard operating procedures, LES handbook, the OBO Facility Managers Handbook, manufacturer specifications, US safety code (e.g. the national building code).
  • Exercise of Judgment:
    • Considerable judgment is exercised in performing the duties described above.
    • Judgment is exercised when referring especially difficult or unusual problems to the tradesmen. 
    • Considerable technical judgment is employed in inspecting and reporting discrepancies and finding facts.
  • Authority to Make Commitments:
    • None
  • Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts:
    • The jobholder interacts with almost all employees of the mission and with local businesses, consultants, vendors, government authorities, the Facility Manager, the Management Officer and OBO engineers and other outside organizations in order to fulfill the duties described above.
  • Time Expected to Reach Full Performance Level:
    • 12 months
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Education:
    • A Bachelor’s degree in either Architecture, engineering, Project Management, Facility Management, survey, or construction related degree and a license in a trade are required.
  • Prior Work Experience:
    • A total of five years of combined specialized and general experience is required. 
    • Specialized experience (5 years) involving construction, engineering and/or design.  
    • General experience (5 years) in two or more trades crafts. 
    • Two of these eight years must have been in a supervisory position and two years must have been in a similar working environment.
  • Post Entry Training:
    • Additional training will be provided to ensure that the incumbent has all of the necessary USG certifications to fully perform this position.
  • Language Proficiency: 
    • Level III English speaking/reading/writing ability is required.
  • Job Knowledge:
    • Incumbent must be able to read and prepare building and construction plans and scopes of work, perform quantity assessments, perform quality inspections, plan and supervise multiple simultaneous projects on multiple sites and maintain accurate records. 
    • Incumbent must be knowledgeable of the tools, equipment, materials and processes needed to perform various construction and maintenance operations. 
    • A working knowledge of internationally recognized building codes and USG standards is required.
  • Skills and Abilities:
    • Incumbent must have grade I level skills in at least one of the building trade crafts
    • Must have strong, proven supervisory skills in the construction/maintenance field
    • Must be customer service oriented
    • Must have a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and CAD.
    • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • APPLY ONLINE

Jobs at Opportunity Bank Malawi , Deadline 3rd March 2017




Opportunity Bank Malawi (OBM), a registered commercial bank in Malawi, wishes to recruit suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts, tenable at the Bank’s Head office in Lilongwe

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidates will be responsible for identifying and analyzing data in order to provide technical solutions to the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Developing and implementing plans for improving business intelligence within the bank
  • Identifying all the BI requirements at Board/ Bank/EXCO/Business unit/individual level
  • Building relationship with business stakeholders to understand and recognize their intelligence requirements
  • Developing and implementing yearly BI delivery plans
  • Compiling and standardizing the layouts of BI templates/reports for use by the business
  • Determining the source of data to populate the BI templates and also automating as many BI templates as possible
  • Managing timely flow of business intelligence information to end users.
  • Periodically advising all stakeholders of the industry and business trends.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Self-starter, self-motivated, innovative and diligent
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, information science or related field from a reputable university
  • Experience in working with relational databases e.g. Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle is required.
  • Experience in working with reporting systems such as Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence, IBM Cognos is required.
  • Experience in working with predictive analysis software is desired.
  • At least three years’ experience in business intelligence analysis.
  • Those with knowledge of Accpac accounting system and T24 banking system will have an added advantage.
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae and three traceable referees should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
Opportunity Bank Malawi,
P/Bag A71,
Lilongwe
or
 by 3rd March 2017.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

New Recruitment at Malawi Revenue Authority - Ends 2nd March, 2017


The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), an organization entrusted with the assessment, collection, and accounting for tax revenues for the Malawi Government is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the vacant position of Station Administrative Assistant in Customs and Excise Division:

Job Title: Legal Counsel
Location: Head Office (Blantyre)

Grade: D2
Reporting to:  Director of Legal Services
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing cases referred to the Legal Department by other Departments and preparing opinions in accordance with the provisions of appropriate laws, best practices and procedures
Preparing detailed briefs for cases referred to the Courts and the Special Arbitrator and the Special Referee
Drafting contracts and any other agreements as may be assigned
Assisting in the interpretation of legislation, regulations, rulings, directives etc. for the purpose of Taxpayer Education
Representing the Authority in the Supreme Court, High Court and Court subordinates thereof

Position: Front Office Assistants
Location:  Border Stations

Grade: F3
Organisational Unit: Customs and Excise Division
Functions / Key Responsibilities
Act as the first contact point with clients requiring services at the station
Managing and handling clients customs documentation at the front office, long room and the pigeon-hole system
Manage/ handle internal telephone communication between clients and customs officers at the back office to ensure strict entry into restricted and confidential office areas at the station
Facilitate interviews between clients and officers
Guide and clarify to clients the technical services available at the station and refer clients to appropriate offices
Support customs officers at the Long Room to ensure effective service delivery to clients
Perform any other front office duties as may be assigned from time to time

Position: Administrative Assistant
Location:  Border Stations

Grade: F1
Organisational Unit: Customs and Excise Division
Functions / Key Responsibilities
Preparing monthly staff and administrative reports
Managing stationery and stores items
Providing general support to the entire station
Managing support staff such as messengers, drivers etc at the station
Maintaining an orderly, complete and effective filling system of administrative record documents
Attending to visitors and external phone calls and generally handling general non-technical queries.
First aider of the station
Receiving, recording and distributing incoming mail
Screening requests for meetings or appointments and help in planning, organizing and managing station events.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Successful candidates before being appointed will undergo an extensive background check of their integrity. Only when the vetting exercise is favourable will the Authority make the appointment.

Interested candidates should submit their application letters together with updated curriculum vitae and three traceable referees to:

The Commissioner General,
Malawi Revenue Authority,
Private Bag 247,
Blantyre.

Closing date for receiving applications is Thursday, 2nd March, 2017.

Jobs at STRABAG Malawi - March 2017


STRABAG is a German Company which is executing the rehabilitation of Mzuzu-Nkhata Bay Road and needs highly experienced candidates to fill the following positions: 

Asphalt Paving Machine Operator (Mzuzu)

Bitumen Sprayer Tanker Driver /Operator (Mzuzu)

Truck Concrete Mixer Operator

Truck Drivers (Several Positions - Mzuzu)

Crane Operators (Several Positions - Mzuzu)

Submit your CVs and Certificates online as PDF to:

and mention in your application expected salary and the earliest day available for employment.
Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

STRABAG International GmbH Malawi Branch,
P.O. Box 548,
Mzuzu,
Malawi
Tel +2651 310 236

Malawi Government Jobs - Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare


Social Welfare Assistants (Multiple Positions - all 28 Districts)


Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates of Malawi origin to fill the following vacancy:
JOB TITLE: Social Welfare Assistant
GRADE . M
LOCATION : 28 Districts in the Country
SALARY: Within Grade M Government Salary Scale Segment

Qualifications: 
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
  1. Full Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) and
  2. Basic Certificate in Social Work obtained from Magomero College or any other recognised and accredited institution or
  3. Basic Certificate in Child Protection Work with a minimum of 4 years experience as a Child Protection Worker or
  4. Certificate in Psychosocial Support (PSS) in working with children obtained from a recognised Institution with a minimum of 4 years experience. Applicants with certificate in Nutrition and Development (ECD) from recognised institution will added advantage.
Age Limit
Applicants should be below 40 years of age
Duties
  • Assess and assist clients with social problems in accordance with case work principles
  • Provide counselling and psychosocial support to individuals and groups experiencing social distress and in public Institutions such as Hospitals, Schools, prisons and Refugees Camps
  • Coordinate the provision of public assistance and relief to those found in destitute and emergency situations
  • Compile social reports as requested by Courts
  • Mobilise communities to establish community level structures and service points for child protection- and Early Childhood Development (ECD)
  • Supervise and provide technical advice to Community Child Protection Workers
  • Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports to the District Social welfare Officer
  • Perform any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by high authorities.
Copies of the Malawi School Certificate of Education and the other required Certificates should be attached to the application and the letters should be sent to the following address:

The Secretary,
Appointments and Disciplinary Committee,
Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare,
Private Bag 330,
Capital City,
LILONGWE 3.

Deadline for receiving applications is 7th March, 2017. Late applications shall not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for Interviews.

Those who previously applied are advised to re apply. Applicants are also advised to indicate their phone numbers.
Applications from qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

University of Malawi Recruitment - March 10th, 2017


Enumerators (Several Positions)


Background
The Centre for Social Research (CSR) at Chancellor College, University of Malawi, is collaborating with MEASURE Evaluation on a baseline survey for the Organized Network of Services for Everyone’s Health (ONSE) project. The ONSE project is designed to effect change through improved access to quality of maternal, neonatal, and child health including nutrition (MNCH), family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), malaria, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services etc. The baseline survey will target 8,185 women of reproductive age in six districts (Nkhotakota, Ntchisi, Salima, Machinga, Ntcheu and Nsanje), as such, females are encouraged to apply. The survey will be conducted between April and June 2017.

Qualifications and Experience
  1. University Degree in a Health related field or Social Science or MSCE but with more than five field surveys’ experience
  2. Prior experience with tablet-based data collection and long duration fieldwork.
  3. Ability to work in a team and cultivate team spirit.
  4. Demonstratable track record of hardworking spirit, integrity and discipline.
Mode of Application
The CSR will only accept hand-written applications with the phrase: “Enumerator Application for ONSE Project” clearly written on the envelope. The application package MUST include the following:
  1. Application letter clearly stating why you think you qualify for the position
  2. CV 3. Copies of Certificates or Degree(s).
Those interested MUST deposit their applications in a special box placed at the: CSR offices, 9 Tung Estate, Nandolo; OR, must send their applications by post or courier to the following address:

The Director,
Centre for Social Research,
University of Malawi,
Chancellor College, ]
P.O. Box 280,
ZOMBA

Closing date for receiving applications is March 10th, 2017.

African Development Bank Jobs - Malawians - February 2017


ActionAid Malawi Vacancies


ActionAid Malawi is a locally registered non-governmental organisation affiliated to the federation of ActionAid International, an anti-poverty agency working in over 45 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

ActionAid works in partnership with communities, community based organizations, civil society, social movements, and governments, across the world to fight and eradicate poverty, injustice and exclusion. We work with and support poor and excluded people in the struggle to demand and claim their rights. ActionAid’s work is focused around women’s rights, right to education, climate resilience & sustainable agriculture, just and democratic governance, and HIV and AIDS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Programme Officer as follows:

JOB TITLE: Programme Officer

LOCATION: Phalombe
REPORTING TO: Programme Coordinator
Role Overview
The Programme Officer shall be responsible for facilitating programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation and impact assessment of thematic programmes and projects in line with the LRP strategy,CSP,AAI strategy, and thematic strategies and priorities at LRP level, including identification and facilitating organisational development of partners, community mobilisation, general administration and sponsorship. The Programme Officer deputises the Programme Coordinator in all LRP functions and also acts as focal person in their regions in line with their thematic competencies
JOB TITLE: Fundraising Officer
LOCATION: Lilongwe
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising and Communication
Role Overview

The holder of the position shall be responsible for effective implementation of the Resource Mobilization strategy to maximize ActionAid’s income. The individual will support the identification of project funding and the development of project proposals, in line with AAM strategic objectives and Resource Mobilization Strategy. S/he facilitates the development and maintenance of partnerships; Projects fundraising with a diverse range of funding agencies like AAI affiliates for Projects, foundations, trusts, and individuals, corporate, bilateral and multilateral donors. She/he will be reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Communications.
Project Coordinator  (Maternity Cover – 5 Months)

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the Project Management Unit (PMU), overseeing day to day planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to achieve the defined project objectives/ outcomes in line with the approved tender mandate and Project Document. S/he will work closely with the target District Councils. S/he will be responsible for project budget tracking, monitoring and compliance with contractual requirements.
Applications should be sent with a CV, motivation letter and must contain names and contact details of at least three (3) traceable referees (one of which must be from current or most recent employer) to:
with EU Project Coordinator – Maternity Cover as subject of the email no later than 22nd February 2017.

All applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits and qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

JOBS AT UNITED NATIONS MALAWI - Deadline: 18 March 2017


Do you know about the UN’s Young Professionals Programme (YPP)?
YPP is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. 
Information about the YPP 2017 will be posted on our social media on early spring, please stay tuned!
For more info about YPP check here: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCE

UN Peacekeeping is looking for a Head for Office of Political Affairs in Baghdad, Iraq (D1).
A minimum of 15 years of experience in political, civil or humanitarian affairs, human rights, programme management, or related fields is required. 
Working knowledge of Arabic would be a strong asset.
Deadline: 20 February 2017
Link: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=73432 
Females are strongly encouraged to join UN Peacekeeping Operations!

 Explore your career opportunities in MAGNET,
if you study Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public administration, Law, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Commerce, or related fields.
MAGNET covers jobs in Administration, Audit, HR, Finance, Investment, Analysis, Procurement, Ethics, etc.
The UN Secretariat is committed to promoting gender parity and strongly encourages women applicants.
Browse vacancies in MAGNET here: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=JN
Only ONLINE applications are accepted.

 The United Nations: contest of recruitment 2017 for language posts of translators, publishers, editors of verbatim and preparers of copies / Proofreaders / editors of publication of French language. The receipt of applications is open! This contest is intended for applicants who have a perfect mastery of the French language and who fulfil certain requirements in terms of linguistic knowledge and training. Deadline for applications: 19 March 2017. for more details on the contest of language and the eligibility criteria, please consult the careers portal (https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=74726&lang=fr-FR).
The 2017 United Nations Language Competitive Examination (LCE) for #French Translators, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and Copy Preparers/ Proofreaders/ Production Editors Is Now Receiving Applications!
This competitive examination is open to candidates who have a perfect command of French, and who meet other language requirements and educational requirements.
Deadline for application: 19 March 2017.

For full details on the language competitive examination and relevant eligibility criteria, please refer to the Careers Portal: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx…

UNEP is looking for a Senior Programme Management Officer in Kingston (P5).
A minimum of 10 years of experience is required, 5 of which should be in environmental project management or coordination.
Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
Deadline: 07 March 2017
Link: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=67881

In New York and looking for a job in New York?
UN Department of Field Support is hiring an Information Systems Assistant, G6.
Passing the GGST is a prerequisite.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in information technology, administration, communication or related area is required.
Knowledge of other UN official language is an advantage.
Apply before 9 March: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=73403

Would you like to contribute to Africa’s economic development?
Economic Commission for Africa is looking for an Economic Affairs Officer in Niamey, Niger (P4).
A minimum of 7 years of experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, economic development programmes, or related area is required.
Fluency in oral and written French is required.
Female applicants encouraged.
Deadline: 18 March 2017
Link: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=73967

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