The Government of the Republic of Malawi through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism received a grant from the European Union through the Southern Africa Development Community towards the cost of Implementing the Trade Related Facility (TRF) Project. The overall objective of the project is to improve the participation of Malawi In regional and international trade by addressing bottlenecks to Industrial development and trade promotion. More specifically, the project seeks to foster the upgrading and modernization of the oil seed cluster and simplification of Malawi’s Rules of Origin by encouraging the adoption of yield Improving oilseed inputs and processing technologies; harmonisation of standards and quality enhancement of oil seeds products; development of inclusive business linkage models; development of an effective system of rules of origin and capacity building for effective trade negotiations. The Chairperson, Internal Procurement Committee of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of Project Manager for the implementation of the Trade Related Facility Project.
Supervising : Project Supervisors, Project Accountant and M&E Officer
Reporting to : Project Coordinator (day-to-day), NAO (monthly) and National Steering Committee (NSC) Quarterly
Staff required : 1 (full time external)
Location : Lilongwe, Malawi
Job Summary
The Project Manager will guide the Project Team to plan, coordinate and administer the implementation of planned activities under the project.
Scope of responsibilities
- Coordinate execution of the specific of activities of the project including linkages with entrepreneurs;
- Monitor and control the process of implementation;
- Ensure proper and timely disbursement of funds;
- Work closely with the Ministry of Finance, the key stakeholders and SADC secretariat to ensure the delivery of results;
- To provide regular briefing updates to MoITT management, the NAO and NSC through the Project Coordinator on progress reports monthly, quarterly and end of year;
- Take a leading role in formulating and appraising sub-sector interventions; and
- Ensure timely preparation and implementation of the activity work plans, budgets and reports.
The successful candidate will possess all of the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics or International Development; A Master’s Degree in any of these fields will be an added advantage;
- Hands on work experience in Production Processes Management, Food Processing, Value Chains and Market Linkages to support SME’s and cooperatives;
- Experience in all aspects of rules of origin;
- Experience in managing EDF and Donor funded projects at regional or national level;
- At least ten years’ relevant work experience (at least three of which must have been in a developing country) including on project management (e.g. project formulation, financial management, procurement) and working on trade-related capacity building issues.
- An understanding of Malawi’s Government Policies including Trade and Industrial Policy;
- An understanding of standards and quality management;
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare very high-quality documents and oral presentations;
- The ability to liaise effectively with government officials, the private sector, and donors;
- A willingness to travel within the country and rural areas as required;
- Excellent computer skills;
- An active awareness of current SMEs, Industry and trade issues, particularly relating to trade facilitation and private sector development.
- Post-qualifications in policy, project management or a closely related discipline will have an added advantage;
- Technical experience in the project focus areas will be an added advantage; and
- Carryout any emerging task related to the project.
The Project Coordinator, Trade Related Facility (TRF) Project, Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism Gemini House, City Centre P.O Box 30366, LILONGWE 3
Tel. +265 1770 244
Fax +265 1770 680
Email mayemsokera@gmail.com / chisalesk@gmail.com pckachere@gmail.com
THE SECRETARY FOR INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism is an equal opportunity employer. Women and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply”
