Employment at National AIDS Commission (NAC)

The National AIDS Commission (NAC) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill vacant position of District Grants Officer. Reporting to the District Coordination Officer, the District Grants Officer will be responsible for providing requisite technical guidance and back up support to Local Assemblies and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) on Grants and Financial Management.

The successful candidate will have the following key duties and responsibilities:

1. Support local councils to effectively manage grants and other resources for HIV and AIDS activities in the District response.
2. Assist Local assemblies to develop capacity building plans and tools for CBOs in grants management.
3. Continuous mentoring and build the capacity of local assemblies in managing HIV and AIDS finances and grants
4. Assist local assemblies to develop HIV and AIDS implementation budgets, establish and maintain financial management systems.
5. Monitor utilization and reporting of HIV and AIDS resources in Local councils and CBOs.
6. Assist in disbursement of funds to local councils for programme implementation.
7. Facilitate internal and external audits for Local assemblies and CBOs.
8. Compile consolidated monthly and quarterly financial reports

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. A Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent with a minimum of three years’ work experience.
2. Previous working experience in an area of HIV and AIDS.
3. Experience in Managing donor funded project finances.
4. Experience in working in a multi sectoral set up at District and community level.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Demonstrated ability to work with CBOs in areas of training, capacity development and management of small grants
2. Knowledge in designing and implementation of systems for financial monitoring and reporting.
3. Knowledge and experience working with Local councils and community driven initiatives, 4
4. Knowledge and familiarity with on the job training and mentoring other accounting personnel.

SUBMISSION
Interested persons should submit their applications, supplying detailed curriculum vitae, names of three traceable referees, telephone and facsimile numbers, as well as e-mail addresses where available to:
The Executive Director, National AIDS Commission, Petroda Building, Area 18 Roundabout P. O. Box 30622 LILONGWE 3
E-mail: recruitment@aidsmalawi.org.mw

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 1st September, 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.