Quality Assurance and Control Supervisor – Kanengo – Valid Nutrition

Valid Nutrition is an Irish registered charity which manufacturers Ready-to-Use Foods (RUF) for the treatment and prevention of various forms of malnutrition VN’s unique business model combines the humanitarian ethics associated with charities, with the rigor and efficiency of a commercially run food business s

Valid Nutrition Malawi is investing in the area of Quality Assurance to further strengthen its ability to meet stringent international quality requirements for RUF’s to manage this development, we require qualified an dwell experienced personnel to fill vacancies to be based at our production facility in Kanengo, Lilongwe

Quality Assurance and Control Supervisor – Kanengo – Valid Nutrition

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager will take full responsibility for online product quality control in the factory, maintain and conduct testing in the laboratory as well as supporting the business in maintaining quality management systems including food safety standards by ensuring that procedures already in place are maintained to meet the high standards demanded by our customers

This position requires an individual qualified to a minimum diploma level in  a natural science field level with proven experience in a quality assurance role, ideally within a food manufacturing company with exposure to product testing, A working knowledge of ISO food quality standards is highly desirable Knowledge in food safety and hygiene is essential as is attention to detail and the ability to work under their own initiative, Excellent communication skills as well as basic computer skills are also essential

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate, Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV and 3 traceable refs to the Human Resource Manager at Malawi@validnutrition.org by Friday 7th November.

Quality Assurance Manager – Kanengo – Valid Nutrition

Valid Nutrition is an Irish registered charity which manufacturers Ready-to-Use Foods (RUF) for the treatment and prevention of various forms of malnutrition VN’s unique business model combines the humanitarian ethics associated with charities, with the rigor and efficiency of a commercially run food business s

Valid Nutrition Malawi is investing in the area of Quality Assurance to further strengthen its ability to meet stringent international quality requirements for RUF’s to manage this development, we require qualified an dwell experienced personnel to fill vacancies to be based at our production facility in Kanengo, Lilongwe

Quality Assurance Manager – Kanengo – Valid Nutrition

Will take full responsibility for managing all quality and food safety standards be ensuring that the procedures in place across the business are appropriate and implemented by staff to meet the high standards demanded by customers, Additionally the scope will include management of the on-site laboratory so that accurate, reliable and timely test results are consistently produced

An individual qualified to degree level with proven and appropriate experience in a quality assurance role within a food manufacturing company, along with hands-on understanding of laboratory testing practices, a working knowledge of ISO 9001 or 22000 quality standards, well rounded management experience and  a strong sense of initiative, Knowledge of food safety and hygiene management is essential, Attention to detail, excellent communication and leadership skills as well as competent computer skills are also essential

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate, Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV and 3 traceable refs to the Human Resource Manager at Malawi@validnutrition.org by Friday 7th November.

Jobs at Opportunity Bank Malawi

Legal Officer – Opportunity Bank Malawi


Assist in drafting appropriate legal documentation, Conducting searches on loan securities, Obtaining consent for security perfection, Attending to mediation, Assist in perfection of various loan securities, Assist in maintenance of various loan securities, Assisting in maintenance of the bank’s loan security profile

Ensuring that processes associated with perfection of loan securities are done timely, Ensuring that random checks on loan securities pledged by clients are done periodically, Ensuring that service of court processes is done timely, Ensuring that loan securities for non-performing loans are intact, In conjunction with the archivist ensuring that all bank records are properly recorded and filled

Bachelors degree in Law from a recognised institution with 1 yr related experience, Knowledge of banking operations preferred, Ability to display high level of confidentiality and maturity, Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong knowledge of basic property law and law in general, Intermediate skills in personal computer operation, word processing and spread sheet software, Good logic, reasoning and analytical skills, Familiarity with loan documentation, Motivated self-starter, dynamic and fast learner, Ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to complete assignments timely

Insurance Officer – Opportunity Bank Malawi

Underwrites insurance policies to ensure coverage for various risks that the Bank might be exposed to either by itself to including own and client, Supporting the lending business in managing PAR through timely claims processing and to achieve growth targets for insurance business

Underwrites insurance policies for new and existing risks to loan and savings clients and other potential clients, Processes insurance claims promptly, Insurance clients acquisition, Ensures that insurance premiums are collected in full before loan disbursement, Ensuring right insurance processes are according to client’s business risks, Arranges for renewal, transfer or cancellation of insurance coverage, Develops and maintains an accurate register of insurance policies and Premiums, Acts as a liaison officer between the bank and insurance companies’ or brokers’ regional offices, Advises clients promptly on established policies and premiums

Recognised Insurance Certificate from institute of Insurance preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance or 1 yr related experience and/or training in insurance underwriting and claims, or equivalent combination of education and experience, Knowledge of lending and banking operations preferred

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, Ability to write simple correspondence, Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organisation

Interested applicants are asked to send an application letter and a CV via email to recruitment@oibm.mw or by post/hand delivery by Thursday 6th November Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer   The Chief Human Resources Officer, Opportunity Bank Malawi, P/Bag A71, Lilongwe

Accountant/Administrator – Motivation

Accountant/Administrator

Accountant/Administrator – Motivation

Motivation is a UK based international NGO and has been implementing programmes in the disability sector since 1991 across Africa, Asia, Central America and eastern Europe, working with local and international organisations, Motivation focuses on the survival, mobility, empowerment and inclusion of person with disabilities

Motivation is collaborating with the local partners in Malawi to implement a project titled “Increasing survival a d reducing the poverty of disabled children and adults in Malawi” funded by the UK Dept for international Development Global Poverty Impact Fund  (DFIDGPAF)
Responsible to Malawi Country Manger

Primarily providing financial management and accounting operational services in liaison with the Malawi Country Manager, Regional, Accountant and the UB-based Financial Controller

Support the Malawi Country Manager to generate timely budgets for the implementation of activities of the project, Maintain the cashbook for funds relating to the project, Maintain the cashbook for other activities relating to motivation projects in Malawi, Ensure that the receipt books, payment vouchers and bank statements are filed accordingly, Reconcile the cashbooks to the bank statements on a monthly basis, Prepare finical reports on a monthly basis and share these with the Malawi Country Manger and the motivation financials controllers based at the regional office and in the UK office, Ensure the safekeeping of all security items, Facilitate the timely man payment of all organisational bills, Organise payments for the Terms of reference for staff working for the project or any other person as shall be delegated by the Malawi Country Manager, generate all financial claims (transfer requests from the UK office of Motivation), Liaise with project partners to ensure that payments are made timeously for activities and administrative purpose, Perform quarterly partners audit to verify expenditures, Visit partners to provide technical support and ensure that they understand and abide by the Motivation and DFID financial guidelines, procedures and templates for efficiency and transparency, Ensure that all logistical needs for visiting staff rom Motivation are efficiently organised, Manage wheelchair stock procured by the project and delivered by project partners

Diploma in accounting or close related discipline, Experience of successfully monitoring and managing project budgets, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work with all elves of management within the organisation, Strong teamplayer but also able to work under own initiative, and  unsupervised, Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work efficiently, Excellent computer literacy Maintain a high level  of confidentiality due to the nature of the work, Excellent attention to detail, Strong accuracy, composition and administrative skills, Fluent in English

Knowledge or experience of the charity sector/social enterprise, Experience of working with people with disabilities

Interested and motivated candidates meeting the above minimum requirements should send their cover letters and current CV, clearly indicating email and phone contacts of 3 traceable refs by email only toChikonga@motivationafrica.org.za, copy muasya@motivationafrica.org.za and Jenkinson@motivation.org.uk Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted  Closing date for receiving application is Friday 13th November.