US EMBASSY MALAWI Employment

An opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and experienced Monitoring & Evalution Specialist in Malawi. 

This position is located in the Office of Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN), USAID/Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi and reports to the Strategic Information Manager. The USAID HIV portfolio has grown and the need for appropriate data and strategic information management has also grown. The M&E specialist will support the SI Manager and be responsible for ensuring the availability of high quality data for the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of USAID PEPFAR projects.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Leadership – 70%
  • The M&E Specialist will support the timely compilation of USG Malawi’s quarterly results reporting in DATIM, including semi-annual performance reports (SAPR) and annual performance reports (APR) to the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC).
  • The M&E Specialist will coordinate with the PEPFAR SI Advisors and lead the USAID PEPFAR reporting requirements including providing clear and timely guidance to partners as well as undertaking data clean up.
  • The M&E Specialist will provide technical support to all USAID HIV implementing partners and HIV Team AORs/activity managers on the development of Performance Monitoring Plans (PMP) and data quality assurance (DQA) strategies.
  • He/she will ensure that implementing partners understand OGAC and USAID reporting requirements and indicator definitions.
  • The M&E specialist will work with the HIV Team to ensure partner-level and USAID performance targets are set appropriately and correctly.
  • The M&E Specialist will work with AORs/activity managers to ensure project-specific M&E data is readily accessible to the HIV team and facilitate its utilization for project monitoring, planning and portfolio reviews.
  • He/she will keep track of key national and district level HIV epidemiologic and program indicators and socio-demographic data, and make it accessible for the HIV team in order to facilitate evidence-based decision making.
  • He/she will also use data visualization techniques to prepare data for dissemination internally and externally.
  • The M&E Specialist will regularly conduct Site Improvement through Monitoring System (SIMS) visits and DQAs of implementing partners, and based on the findings he/she will work with AORs/activity managers to rectify identified weaknesses.
  • The M&E specialist will develop the annual data quality plan for all USAID HIV partners and ensure that it is appropriately implemented and revised/updated as necessary.
  • The M&E Specialist will, in conjunction with the AOR and the USAID SI Advisor, take the lead in ensuring that HIV projects are evaluated in line with Agency Evaluation guidance in order to ensure that all funded projects have a sound evidence base and are contributing to the overall goals of the USG in Malawi. 
  • Together with other members of the SI team,he/she will represent USAID in relevant interagency technical working groups (TWGs) as well as national M&E working groups coordinated by the Ministry of Health and the National AIDS Commission
  • This M&E specialist will coordinate closely with the Department of HIV (DHA) to support high quality national and PEPFAR reporting of HIV indicators for evidence-based decision making.
  • Jointly with the SI Manager, the M&E Specialist will convene partners M&E meeting that will serve as a forum for experience sharing and communicating key M&E related messages.
• Activity Management – 20%
  • Serves as an activity manager.
  • He/she will be responsible for technical, programmatic and financial management of HIV/AIDS SI related activities such as the Service Provision Assessment, Behavioral Surveillance Survey, and the implementation of the vital statistics project.
• Other HPN Duties 10%
  • Provide M&E related mentoring to other team members.
  • Attend internal HPN and Mission wide ME&L team meetings, HPN partners meetings and other substantive meetings with partners and stakeholders as needed. 
  • Notes decisions or commitments made and actions assigned. 
  • Takes those actions that are under his/her purview and notifies others of assignments and follow up actions.
  • Drafts other reports, correspondence and cables related to HPN administrative and management as needed or requested by Team Leader.
  • He/She performs other duties as assigned or required.

POSITION ELEMENTS:

• Supervision Received:
  • The incumbent is under the supervision of the SI Manager.
• Available Guidelines:
  • ADS Series 200, Project Assistance HB3, Grants and Cooperative Agreements HB13, Mission Orders, established USAID/Malawi administrative procedures and regulations; standard accounting, auditing and financial management operating procedures and systems requirements. 
• Exercise of Judgment:
  • Independent judgment must be exercised on a broad range of project management issues and when meeting with GOM or NGO counterparts and other donors. 
  • The incumbent is expected to analyze situations and the requirements to resolve problems. 
  • The incumbent must recognize requests for decisions or position papers that require prior USAID review and approval.
• Authority to Make Commitments:
  • Commitments are limited to actions within the scope of the position (i.e., advising on when actions will be completed, assuring that required documents will be delivered by a certain time, etc.). 
  • No commitments are authorized to GOM officials, international agencies, donor organizations, contractors or grantees.
• Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts:
  • Continuous contact is maintained with senior levels of the Malawian Government, primarily at the Department Head and Deputy levels, in the Ministry of Health (and with the Minister in the company of the Office Chief), international agencies (such as the World Bank, WHO and other donors and NGOs to obtain unpublished and published information concerning the projects and the health program. 
  • Contacts are at all appropriate levels within the Mission, the Embassy, and with contractors/grantees to monitor activities, resolve problems, provide guidance, attend workshops and seminars, and other meetings.
• Supervision Exercised:
  • Continuing supervision of other Mission staff is not contemplated.
• Time Required to Perform the Full Range of Duties:
  • One year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:
  • Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in monitoring and evaluation, health information systems or public health.
• Prior Work Experience: 
  • Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in the health field, with preference for experience in HIV/AIDS monitoring and evaluation
• Experience:
  • Should include analysis and interpretation of data and the presentation of findings in written and/or oral form. 
  • Experience with health-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in HIV is desirable.
• Post Entry Training:
  • Technical training updates in public health, Accruals training, AOR/COR training, and in other special areas related to duties when available.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Level IV (fluent) English ability and equivalent fluency in Chichewa is required.
• Knowledge:
  • A comprehensive knowledge of collection and analysis of strategic information.
  • A broad knowledge of public health care, comprehensive knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS in Malawi is required.
  • The incumbent must have knowledge of the different branches in the Malawian Government, particularly the Ministry of Health. 
  • Thorough knowledge or potential to acquire such knowledge of U.S. Government legislation relating to development assistance and USAID programming policies, regulations procedures and documentation is essential.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • The incumbent must have superior data collection, analysis, and presentation and communication skills. 
  • The ability to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and prepare precise, accurate and complete reports is required. 
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships across government entities, donor organizations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private-sector organizations. 
  • Skills in conceptualizing project programming, policies and plans and developing strategies for their implementation is required. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and proactively work to achieve consensus on policy, project and administrative matters is required. 
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of software program applications authorized for USAID use, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other database software, and word processing programs are a must.

Salary: Market Related

Note: Depending on qualifications and experience incumbent may be hired at a trainee grade (one or two grades lower than the position grade)

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Government of Malawi Recruitment - Ministry of Agriculture , Deadline 20 April 2017

Background

The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development with support from International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is implementing the Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE). PRIDE aims of reducing vulnerability to food insecurity. climate change effects and vagaries of the market. The Programme development objective is to enable smallholder farmers to sustainably enhance their production levels to such a degree that they can provide for their household nutritional demands and deliver produce to viable markets. PRIDE will achieve these objectives by providing smallholder farm households a combination of (i) irrigation, soil and water conservation infrastructures; (ii) promotion of good agricultural practices: and (iii) linkage to improved value chains. PRIDE will engage in approximately 15 cluster scheme areas. The pre-selected cluster scheme areas are concentrated in the northern and southern regions of the country. In order to address rain-fed and litigated elements of the farming system, PRIDE will engage with the villages clustered around the irrigation schemes earmarked for the Programme. The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development through the Department of Irrigation as the implementing agency would like to engage the services of the following listed individual consultant to assist, facilitate and coordinate the implementation of activities under the programme.

Accountant

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Accountant will work closely with the Financial Management Specialist and all accounts personnel in the line Ministries in all financial management functions of the project. tt is expected that the Accountant will contribute towards efficient and effective finance management and reporting of the project. The Accountant will be responsible for implementation of financial management activities of the Project as well as for financial management related capacity assessment and capacity building activities to implementing agencies for community based interventions. She or He will be responsible for all accounting, internal control and other financial management within the Project Coordination Office, as well as supervision of the finance unit staff at the Implementing Partners level. She or He will work as a team with, and under the supervision of, the Financial Management Specialist.

Gender and Targeting Specialist

Tasks and Responsibilities

The specialist will lead and manage all gender targeting, social inclusion and gender mainstreaming activities of the project with guidance from the Project Manager. S/he will be expected to develop gender and social inclusion (GESI) strategy and implementation action plan based on a GESI study at the onset of the project, implements capacity enhancement measures at various levels and ensure that all TORs for the service providers and secondary target groups include gender balanced teams and their contract deliverables meet gender and inclusion target indicators of the project. The Gender Targeting Specialist is the main direct responsible position to ensure that the project achieves the expected results in relation to Gender Targeting and Social inclusion.

Agricultural Extension Expert

Tasks and Responsibilities

The initial responsibility of the Agricultural Extension Expert will be to get better understanding of the proposed project interventions and understand issues and challenges facing the agricultural extension and rural support services related to proposed agricultural and rural development activities under the project. The expert will guide/assist in undertaking situation analysis including examination of strengths and weaknesses of the existing agricultural extension and support service systems, articulate priority issues, identify gaps requiring assistance and thereby suggest interventions / plan of actions to be implemented under the project.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Specialist

Tasks and responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Specialist will be responsible for overall monitoring of the project activities, comparing plans with actual delivery/performance. He/ She will be responsible for reporting, storing and maintaining project records and providing periodical assessments on delivery and impact. He/She will liaise with the planning unit in MoAIWD on all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and will work closely with the other professional staff assigned to the project and with the other stakeholders involved in the project.

Office Assistant/Receptionist

The Office Assistant/ Receptionist will under the directly supervision of the Administrative Assistant in order to accomplish the targets and objectives of his/ her assignments.

Administrative Assistant

Tasks and Responsibilities

The administrative Assistant will provide project administrative assistance to the Project Coordination Office (PCO) in the implementation of the project. The Administrative Assistant will report to the Project Coordinator as he/ she executes duties within his/ her framework .

Location of Employment

The stated Individual consultants will be based at Project Coordination Offices within Department of Irrigation Headquarters in Lilongwe but will be required to travel
regularly and extensively to the project areas and work closely with the divisional/ regional/district stall and communities to ensure that progress follows project plans  and that appropriate support is provided for project implementation.

Duration of Employment

The assignment is for 7 years with an initial contract period of 12 months. The appointment will be extended subject to annual satisfactory performance.

Method of Application

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should send their application letters enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant certificates plus names of three traceable referees not later than 20th April, 201(7) to the following address (hand delivery or email)

The Director of Irrigation Services

Department of Irrigation Headquarters,

Off Paul Kagame Road Opposite NACIT

P.O. Box 30797

Capital City, Lilongwe 3

Attention: Human Resource Management Office

or through email to:

Email: ifadpridemanager@gmail.com

Jobs at Malawi Telecommunications Limited

Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacancies tenable at its head office in Blantyre.

MTL stands for its Core Values of Customer Focus, Improving Continuously, Ethical, Teamwork, Empowerment and Professionalism.  Successful candidates will embody and practice the Company’s Core Values in playing their part in the future of the company.

TECHNICIAN TRANSMISSION (NOC) - HR17001

The purpose of the job is to monitoring, recording and reporting the status of all Transmission Network Systems.

Reporting directly to the Manager Network Operating Centre (NOC) the successful          candidate will perform the following responsibilities:

Transmission Fault Management

-       Coordinating all Transmission network faults clearance with RMC Engineers.

-       Escalating faults to other departments and customers when on duty.

-       Logging fault and clearance details when on duty.

ENGINEER CORE (NOC) -  HR17002

The purpose of the job is to operate, maintain MSC, Softswitch, IN and AAA Servers.       Reporting directly to the Manager Network Operating Centre (NOC) the successful    candidate will perform the following responsibilities:

Core Network Operation


-           Configuring and updating MSC, Softswitch, IN (OCS) and AAA servers, MSANS.

-           Creating, Updating, modifying and deleting new/ existing subscribers in MCS,                                      Softswitch, IN (OCS) and AAA servers, MSANs

-           Updating core Network records and diagrams.

-           Conducting systems and database backups and recoveries .

-           Updating charge table matrix (tariffs, traffic) from time to time.

-           Querying subscriber data in MSC, Softswitch, IN (OCS) and AAA servers,                                          MSANs for planning purposes in Commercial Division.

-           Updating system configuration hard copies

-           Generating, loading, activating and verifying recharging vouchers in both IN                                        (OCS) and AAA servers.

IP NETWORKS INFRASTRUCTURE AND DATA SUPPORT ENGINEERS (2)  -  HR17003

The purpose of the job is to ensure sound delivery of technical services for existing and    new customers and key technical point of contact for corporate customers.

Reporting directly to the Senior Engineer IP Data, the successful candidate will perform   the following responsibilities:

IP/Data Configuration and Provisioning

-       Checking that all provisioning and configuration of customer’s links are done according to source documents.

-       Managing all customer routers and switches on the IP network.

-       Giving general guidance to field IP/Data engineers and technicians.

-       Checking that customer installation and configurations at IP level are done to standard.

-       Providing Internet services, VPNs on the MPLS platform and service on ISP mail servers and webservers.

-       Ensuring that all completed  provisions are introduced in Billing System,

 CORPORATE RELATIONSHIP EXECUTIVE – HR17005 - Blantyre
Reporting to the Corporate Relationship Manager, the main purpose is to generate            substantial revenue by offering personalised service to corporate customers.

The main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Management of Corporate Customers Relationship

-       Acting as an interface between MTL and the corporate customers.

-       Initiating weekly customers visits to find out their requirements

-       Proposing and offering solution to the customer requirements, including up selling and cross selling.

-       Initiating and following-up the implementation of the solution.

-       Making presentations of MTL products and services to existing and potential customers.

-       Ensuring timely management and resolution of key account customer queries.

-       Maintaining up-to-date customer records.

CORPORATE RELATIONSHIP EXECUTIVE – HR17005 -  Zomba

Reporting to the Corporate Relationship Manager, the main purpose is to generate            substantial revenue by offering personalised service to corporate customers.

The main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Management of Corporate Customers Relationship

-       Acting as an interface between MTL and the corporate customers.

-       Initiating weekly customers visits to find out their requirements

-       Proposing and offering solution to the customer requirements, including up selling and cross selling.

-       Initiating and following-up the implementation of the solution.

-       Making presentations of MTL products and services to existing and potential customers.

-       Ensuring timely management and resolution of key account customer queries.

-       Maintaining up-to-date customer records.

Interested candidates should submit their applications together with their curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three traceable referees to the Chief Executive Officer.


A guide to the Selection Process is available on our website – www.MTL.mw.


Only applications submitted electronically to HR17006@MTL.mw by 1700 on 1st April, 2017 will be considered.  MTL reserves the right to bring forward the closing date and time in the event of an overwhelming response.

“We are an equal opportunity Employer”

Employment at FDH Bank Limited , Deadline 7 April 2017

Service Centre Manager

FDH Bank Limited, a subsidiary of FDH Financial Holdings Limited, is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Service Centre Manager tenable at one of its Service Centres in Blantyre.

This position reports to the Head of Personal & Business Banking.

Main Purpose of the Job
To drive performance of the Service Centre in line with business strategy, ensuring sustainable profitability and quality customer service.

Major responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following;

• Managing the Service Centre and its growth.
• Developing strategy for the Service Centre to ensure business growth.
• Generating revenue through deposits mobilization.
• Promoting sales of the Bank’s value adding products.
• Compliance and Risk Management.
• Growing market share.
• Controlling costs for the Service Centre.
• Managing performance of staff at the Service Centre.

Minimum level of Education

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Accounting/Finance from a recognised University.

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in banking operations.

Personal competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent business acumen and financial management skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure without compromising work standards.
• Assertiveness .
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Ability to adapt readily to changes in systems and procedures.
• Team player.

Property and Facilities Manager

FDH Financial Holdings Limited is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill the position of Property and Facilities Manager tenable at FDH Financial Holdings Limited Head Office in Blantyre. This position reports to the Head of Administration and Procurement.

Main purpose of the job

To manage physical facilities, and coordinate all services required for proper maintenance of physical facilities of the company.

Major responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following;

Management of Premises/Buildings Facilitating renovation/rehabilitation/refurbishment of buildings.

• Facilitating needs assessment for the maintenance of premises
• Coordinating the provision of various services required for the maintenance of premises
• Managing contracts for the provision of various services for maintenance of premises

Management and Maintenance of Physical Equipment

• Managing the maintenance and servicing of generators and other backup power equipment
• Preparing annual property maintenance/repair plans
• Ensuring all premises have functional electrical installations
• Managing office equipment maintenance
• Facilitating hiring of equipment
• Managing disposal of equipment ,
• Managing maintenance of air conditioners

If you meet the above minimum requirements and are interested, please send your applications with updated CV, copies of certificates and names of three traceable referees to the following address;

Head of Human Resources,

FDH Financial Holdings Limited,

P.O. Box 512

Blantyre

Email: recruitment@fdh.co.mw

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 7 April 2017, 4 pm. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

Job Opportunity at PSI MALAWI - Deadline 31st March, 2017

Individual Consultancy Opportunity- Procurement Consultant

PSI is a global health network of more than 60 local organizations (including PSI Malawi) dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world by focusing on serious challenges like a lack of family planning, barriers to maternal health, HIV and AIDS and the greatest threats to children under five, including malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition.

PSI/Malawi invites applications from qualified individuals for Procurement Consultant Position.

Procurement Consultant Scope of Work

• To evaluate the current procurement system and come up with recommendations with intent of bringing efficiencies;
• Assess procurement functions, processes and information/data, understand gaps to best practices and develop procurement strategies;
• Work closely with Procurement and Programs personnel to clearly define bottle necks and execute procurement strategies that align with the PSI Malawi and donor policies;
• Build the capacity of procurement and programs personnel to eliminate bottle necks in the system
• Work together with the Procurement Manager and the Procurement Team in conducting actual procurement activities and monitoring deliverables to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Qualification and Experience

• At least a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or any other relevant qualification
• Not less than 10 Years of working experience in Supply Chain Management
• Familiar with Donor Rules and Regulations specifically USAID and KFW
  Duration
• The consultant will be required for the period of three (3) Months

Qualified candidates must submit their proposals including application letter, CV and proposed fee per month with subject line ‘PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT not later than 31st March, 2017 to

Email: bids@psimalawi.org

Job Adverts at African Development Bank - Malawians - March 2017

Position title: Short Term Contracts (STS) – Financial Analyst Assistants - (2 Positions)
Grade: GS6/7
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/17/046
Publication date: 22/03/2017
Closing date: 12/04/2017
Country: Côte d’Ivoire
Objectives

THE BANK:

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2013 – 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.

THE COMPLEX:

The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization. The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa. The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s development agenda.

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

The role of the Bank’s Private Sector Development Department is to promote private sector in Regional Member Countries, ensuring that it plays a central role in laying the foundations in the development role of the Bank, in line with the Bank’s 10 Year Strategy and HI 5 initiatives. As part of the Private Sector Development Department, the Strategy and New Products Division is responsible for preparing strategies, policies, guidelines, and analytical tools relevant to the sector; it also ensures global client management and undertakes specialized assignments for the Regions and Sectors, providing ad hoc advice on transaction bankability and structuring, finance and economic modelling and technical assistance for Private Sector operations.

THE POSITION:

This position is part of the Investment Analytics and Modelling Team (IAMT), with a core role to assist Senior Analysts in the development of tailored Financial and Economic Models using Microsoft Excel. The incumbents will support the team in a number of highly varied areas of work. The role will require significant communication within the team and liaison with other departments, therefore strong interpersonal skills are essential. Based on their skills, aptitude and experience there will be opportunities to progress and develop the role.

Duties and responsibilities

As part of the Investment Analytics and Modelling Team, the role will be to assist Senior Analysts in the following :

Financial Modelling
Financial Model review
Socioeconomic Impact Modelling
Communication with Investment Officers/Sponsors/Third Party in person and remotely
Supporting all areas of activity within the Investment Analytics and Modelling Team
The Investment Analytics and Modelling Team’s work is primarily aiding the Investment Officers in appraising their projects, from a financial, development and economic perspective. The Investment Analytics and Modelling Team prides itself on providing high-quality products and first class service. The role has a strong focus on financial consultancy skills which are transferable universally across the financial sector.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

We encourage driven, diligent and collaborative candidates with strong initiative. The role requires working to deadlines, prioritising workload and providing a high level of service at all times.

Skills requested are as follows:

Strong analytical, problem solving and numerical skills.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail and ability to work with a diverse workforce.
A desire to deliver excellent service at all times while developing a strong rapport with stakeholders.
A logical analytical approach to developing and implementing a solution.
Excellent attention to detail.
The desire to perform to a consistently high standard.
The ability and desire to learn and to develop the role.
Be a strong team player with a proactive “can-do” approach. Applicants must have the ability, energy and appropriate demeanor to take initiative and plan and carry out necessary tasks to ensure the team’s activities are successful.
Excellent sense of initiative, confidentiality, enthusiasm, and team spirit.
Experience requested is as follows:

Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working within a financial environment.
Experience of using Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level.
Experience in international organizations will be an asset.
Knowledge requested is as follows:

Hold at least a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent in the following area of competence: science, engineering, maths, or economics-based degree or background.
Have an understanding and interest in financial, accounting, and economics concepts with a desire to develop a technical career in international development Project Finance.
Knowledge of cash-flow modelling is not essential, but would be an asset.
Knowledge of international economic development issues is not essential, but would be an asset.
Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and preferably, SAP.
Information on the position: The incumbents will be offered a short term staff service contract (STS) for a period of six (6) months renewable, based on performance and the institution’s needs.  This is not a regular position of the African Development Bank.

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EMBL International PhD Programme 2017

Would you like to contribute your creativity to an international team of scientists from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the molecular sciences?

European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Monterotondo (near Rome).

EMBL opens the door to your scientific career – our students have an outstanding publication record, are a vital part of our global collaborations and receive their degrees jointly with our network of excellent partner universities in 17 countries.

Our PhD positions come along with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits and pension access.

Summer Recruitment 2017

Please apply online at

www.embl.org/phdprogramme

Deadline for registration is 10 April 2017.

Deadline for submission of the online application is 17 April 2017.

Contact: predocs@embl.de

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Technical Advisor: Monitoring & Evaluation Research - Malawi

Technical Advisor: Monitoring & Evaluation Research - Malawi

The primary purpose of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Technical Advisor is to strengthen the capacity of the Lighthouse Trust clinic to consistently monitor and evaluate program implementation; conduct collaborative operations research and epidemiologic analyses that build on routine and non-routine data collection. The ability of the Lighthouse Trust clinic to lead such research will support clinical programs and the translation of pilot studies into evidence based practice for more than 30, 000 patients on long life antiretroviral therapy in active care. The Technical Advisor will work to systematically build the skills of Lighthouse staff to identify, design, implement and...

Location:  Lilongwe, Malawi

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Application Instructions:   Complete a profile and eligibility assessment online. 

Technical Advisor: HIV Treatment and Care - Malawi

Technical Advisor:  HIV Treatment and Care - Malawi

The Technical Advisor will work under the leadership of the Department of HIV and AIDS Director, and join a dedicated team of around 30 program staff. The primary purpose of the position is to strengthen the treatment, care and support component of the national HIV programs in the MOH in Malawi.  The TA will assist the Department for HIV and AIDS in the development and implementation of treatment, care and support services for HIV and AIDS aligned with the 90-90-90 framework and the 5-year National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV 2015-2020...  

Location:  Lilongwe, Malawi
Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

Application Instructions:  Complete a profile and eligibility assessment online.

Technical Advisor: Pediatric HIV Treatment and Care - Malawi

Technical Advisor: Pediatric HIV Treatment and Care - Malawi

The Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment Technical Advisor aims at working with Clinic Coordinator and the Clinical Technical Advisor to ensure the enhanced delivery of quality services to Lighthouse clients, and to take a lead in systemizing the services and developing the capacity building function with a focus on pediatric and adolescent HIV case finding, linkage to care, and initiation and retention on ART.  The TA serves as the clinical lead for Pediatric HIV at Lighthouse and ...

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Application Instructions:   Complete a profile and eligibility assessment online.

Government of Malawi Jobs - Ministry of Education - March 2017

Financial Management Specialist (Re-advertised)

The Government of the Republic of Malawi (GoM) through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), together with education partners and donors, is preparing the Malawi Education Sector Improvement Project (MESIP) that will be a four-year project to be funded by a Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Grant and supervised by the World Bank. The project will assist GoM to improve the quality and efficiency in education services delivery and enhancing the school accountability as planned in the Education Sector Implementation Plan II (ESIP II) 2013/2014-2017/2018.

The Project will be implemented by MoEST through a Program Facilitation Team (PFT).The PFT will help strengthen overall Government Public Financial Management in the education sector. It will also be responsible for coordinating and managing the project on a daily basis and providing procurement and financial management services to project components. In addition it will provide the necessary fiduciary guidance and oversight to beneficiaries for financial management and procurement of consultants, goods and services, as well as M&E

The PFT will be headed by the Project Coordinator (Director of Planning in MoEST) who will be supported by a Project Facilitator, a Procurement Specialist, a Financial Management Specialist an M&E Specialist, and other technical specialists and administrative staff, as required.

Government now wishes to employ a Financial Management Specialist on consultancy services initially for a duration of 12 months, renewable subject to business need and consultant performance. In addition to specific job requirements all team members are expected to have a good knowledge of GoM procedures good command of the English language both spoken and written, good report writing skills, computer skills, leadership and team skills, and ability to work in a multicultural team and environment:

Financial Management Specialist

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Financial Management Specialist will be responsible for all accounting, internal control and other financial management functions of the Project.

Scope of Work

• Prepare and update the project financial procedures manual that will ensure compliance with accounting policies and practices as stipulated in the financial management regulations/procedures agreed for the Project.
• Establish and maintain systems for the project to ensure smooth flow and constant availability of financial resources to the project.
• Periodically review the performance of control functions and where appropriate initiate corrective measures to ensure that internal controls are sufficient and function correctly.
• Prepare annual work plans and budgets for MESIP in consultation with MoEST and PFT
• Conduct in-house financial management and accounting training for project staff and other stakeholders.
• Prepare, analyze and consolidate reports in accordance with agreed reporting schedules ensuring correlation between implementation progress and financial performance.
• Prepare project financial reports, including Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and withdrawal applications for the replenishment of Designated Account, for submission to the Project Coordinator, GoM and World Bank.
• Prepare annual audited financial statements for the Project.
• Review bank reconciliations and other controls necessary to monitor financial and non-financial assets of the project.
• Advise the Project Coordinator on all financial and control considerations of the project.

Competency and Expertise Requirements

• An internationally recognized professional accounting qualification
• Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• A member in good standing of a body of accountants affiliated to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience of work in a complex environment including managing an accounting department.
• Audit experience would be an added advantage.

Apply by 17th April, 2017 to:

The Coordinator,

Malawi Education Sector Improvement Project,

Ministry of Education Science and Technology,

P/Bag 328,

Lilongwe 3, MALAWI

Those who applied before need not re-apply.

Jobs at Lafarge Cement Malawi Ltd , March 2017

Lafarge Cement Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified, highly motivated team players and results driven candidates for consideration to fill the following position:

General Fitter

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the

• Continuously monitor all the Plant process lines using all available tools to ensure safety, stable equipment operation, and equipment integrity
• Coordinate Plant resource to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain Plant equipment as required to meet production demands and prevent failures.
• Monitor and co-ordinate condition predictors for all critical equipment
• Contribute to the analysis of failures and problems and recommending corrective actions

Experience and Qualification

• MSCE with a Grade 1 (One) Trade Test Certificate in,General Fitting.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience as an Artisan General Fitter in a busy manufacturing company

Relevant skills

• Problem Solving/ Decision-making skills
• Listening Skills.

The successful applicants will be provided with a competitive salary, and benefits commensurate with this position.

Production Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following.

• Managing computer programs and processes that run in the background of Lafarge Cement Malawi computer systems
• Analyzing systems and reviewing production work orders to ensure accuracy
• Reconciliation of raw materials receipts and resolving inventory imbalances for the Production section
• Performing regular process and quality checks on finished work
• Ensuring the Plant is in a status that is favourable for Production at all times
• Completing weekly and monthly production activity reports for submission to Management

Experience and Qualification

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Environmental Science and Technology.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy manufacturing company.

Relevant skills

• Problem Solving/ Decision-making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preventive Maintenance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following.

• Define the detailed methodology for carrying out all the jobs according to priorities, and the required resources, skills coordination and supervision
• Ensure that all the necessary materials are available for the planned operations and meet the required quantity and quality
• Prepare time and cost estimates for work orders and job plans to help optimising resource allocation
• Draw up regular inventories of the spare parts and ensure their availability in coordination with stores
• Manage general and specific technical documentation.

Experience and Qualification

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy manufacturing company
  Relevant skills
• Problem Solving/ Decision-making skills • Listening Skills

Applications with a detailed CV and three traceable referees should be sent to,

The Human Resources Manager,

Lafarge Cement Malawi Ltd,

P.O. Box 523,

BLANTYRE

Or 

Email: lafarge.mwcem@lafargeholcim.com

Not later than Tuesday, 28th March, 2017.
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