Executive Secretary

Executive Secretary

Executive Secretary , Grade F1 (D), Report@: The Committee/MLGRD

Will provide strategic leadership, guidance and direction in the delivery of NLGFC mandate.  He/she will be reporting to the Committee on issues of operations and to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) on issues of policy

Leading in determining and formulating policies and provision of the overall direction of NLGFC within the guidelines offset up by the applicable legislation and the committee, Providing leadership in analysing operations of NLGFC to evaluate performance in meeting strategic objectives and determining areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, policy change, Overall implementation of policies and strategies on activities of NLGFC as guided by the Committee and MLGRD, Formulating annual budget and workplan for the Committee and managing resources within budget framework and existing laws, Overall coordinating annual Local Authorities’ budget policy guidelines and formulation for the devolved functions, consolidation and monitoring implementation of local Authorities’ budgets and consolidation of Local Government Authorities periodic financial reporting, Coordinating the development and review of the resource allocation formula for Local
Authorities in collaboration with stakeholders and determining the annual resource envelope for Local Authorities in collaboration with ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development and other stakeholders, Leading in the development and implementation of the Committee’s Strategic Plan and mobilising resources for discharging the Committee’s mandate, Providing leadership in commissioning audit programs of the Committee and Local Authorities, Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by the Committee

Should have a Masters Degree in Finance and/or Management or a qualified Accountant with a Masters in Business Administration, and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi, In addition to the above the persons should have a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy or Bachelor of Commerce –Accountancy

Candidate should have a minimum of 10 yrs working experience at a senior Management position, Experience in public financial management will be an added advantage

Strategic focus and a demonstrable capacity to undertake long term planning and implement strategic plans, Ability to lead, manage and work with teams of professional officers, Conversant with public financial management laws and regulations, Should have good interpersonal skills, Should have ability to coach and develop staff effectively, Ability to work effectively under pressure, Good negotiation skills

Only candidates with required qualifications and experience need apply by submitting their application letters and comprehensive CV indicating 3 traceable work refs and day time Telephone/Cell phone numbers and email addresses not later than 13th May  to The Chairperson, Appointment, Disciplinary and Remuneration Committee, National Local Government Finance Committee, Manobec Complex, Off Paul Kagame Road, P o box 31162, Capital City, Lilongwe 3, email nlgfccontacts@nlgfcmw.org