JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR MALAWIANS

TVET Management Information System Expert 

Community Systems Foundation seeks experts for involvement in a multi-country project to develop national TVET MIS. 

Project duration: April-August 2017, with possibility of extension

Project location: Zambia, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi. 

Expert will be expected to spend time in each project country. 

Language skills: English, French

Required skills/experiences:

• TVET/skills development expertise
• Operational experiences of the development and implementation of TVET management information system in developing countries.

*Note that professional experience in both areas is critical.

Qualified candidates please submit CV.

Contact:  jkapp@communitysystemsfoundation.org

VACANCIES AT WORLD VISION MALAWI

Program Effectiveness and Quality Assurance Technical Director – Zambia & Malawi

Purpose of the position

• Providing strategic technical leadership to the translation of the two National Offices (NOs) strategies into technical programs, with LEAP-3 programming quality standards, integrated measurement plans and evidence of impact, and enable the tracking of the two NOs’ progress in the implementation of their respective strategies;
• Providing strategic technical leadership for the two NOs QA teams in programme-level Design, Monitoring and Evaluation focusing on improving the well-being of children.
• Review end to end monitoring processes for each country and streamline data collection tools
• Provide strategic technical leadership for the two NOs QA team on knowledge management and strengthening of evidence demonstrating contribution of programs to the wellbeing of children and enhanced utilisation of evidence;
• Providing strategic leadership in networking, partnership and collaboration with peers and institutions of relevance to the two NOs in enhancing generation and utilisation of evidence and knowledge management;
• Providing strategic leadership in DPA and integration of key organisational identity elements including CHILD FOCUS, CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY BASED APPROACH in technical programs and AP planning, implementation, M&E and reflection processes;
• Developing and managing staff development, coaching and mentoring plan for the two NOs QA leads and their immediate teams with a vision of creating strong national Quality Assurance (QA) teams in the two NOs;
• Working with Senior leadership and People & Culture (P&C) of the two NOs to ensure that capacity is sustained by ensuring the right structures, staffing levels commensurate to workload, staff motivation, staff development, succession plans and overall retention strategies are in place and are adequately resourced;
• Take leadership in influencing the two NOs Senior leadership Teams (SLTs) to place their respective QA and Evidence processes in close view informing decision making in programming, resourcing, structure and staffing;

Scope

The scope of the responsibility for this position includes WV Malawi (60% of the total time) and WV Zambia (40% of the total time) with the incumbent based in Malawi, and directly providing technical oversight and supervision to the two QA teams primarily focusing on quality assurance of programming from the DME and evidence perspective. The incumbent mainly works with the QA Associate directors and the IP directors of the two NOs, and through them with all technical program managers and reports to WV Malawi and WV Zambia National Directors (NDs).

Major Responsibilities

• Guide and support the two NOs QA leads in strategy review, monitoring and tracking;

• Lead the adaptation of the two NO programs to SAR sector focus and the new global strategy by keeping track of global and regional focus guidance;
• Ensure alignment of strategy to programs through the LEAP-3 adoption process, recommending necessary adaptation, rectification and changes and proper integration of newly joining programs within the greater strategy focus of the two NOs;
• Ensure the two QA leads are technically supported to produce high quality CWBRs on their strategies
• Strong monitoring framework, systems, capacity with clear roles and responsibilities for data capturing, aggregation, reporting and utilisation including facilitation of reflection processes internally and with external stakeholders including communities and partners;
• Ensure rigorous baselines and evaluations are conducted for Technical Programmes (TPs) and grants;
• Ensure that consultancies are properly managed in all design, baseline and evaluations;
• Promote innovative methods for data collection, reporting and utilisation to create efficiency and improve data quality
• Develop and execute evidence building plans and enhance the NOs evidence base in quality, diversity and breadth of coverage;
• Ensure Horizon-3 utilisation to maximum benefit of building evidence, management of knowledge and integration of sponsorship and programming ;
• Enhance Design Monitoring Evaluation (DME) capacity in capturing change among vulnerable children;
• Identify and collaborate with research institutions and universities for enhancing capacity and quality of evidence in the National Offices (NOs)
• Develop networks with peer institutions to reduce duplication of data gathering, share WV’s works and evidence and profile the organisation as a leader in the area of evidence
• Promote NO QA staff participation in relevant CoP to improve engagement and learning within WVI
• Ensure key organisational identity areas, Child focus, Christian identity and community baseness are effectively integrated in DME practices through the TD philosophy and the DPA approaches
• Undertake or update ICD and NO capacity building strategy
• Work and influence to resource the strategy
• Ensure the strategy is implemented and clear progress milestones are achieved towards making the NO teams equipped to deliver quality evidence
• Assess NOs capacity, staffing levels for portfolio, skills mixes of the teams and advise leadership on a path to build strong teams;
• Develop staff motivation - Development and retention concept and engage with the SLT for resourcing and support
• Engage the Senior Leadership Teams (SLTs) with M&E products and the QA teams to encourage progresses made and provide feedback for improvements as well as utilise M&E to inform key decision making;
• Engage the SLTs for adequate resourcing of QA at all years including capacity building
• Support the two NO QA leads in strong PST engagement and influence the outcomes of PST engagements

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

• Master’s degree preferably in a social science field
• 5 years minimum experience in M&E systems design including applications of technology in M&E processes and knowledge management processes and social research
• At least 5 years’ experience in relief and development work, out of which at least two years must be in grassroots relief and development work in Africa.
• Commitment to and understanding of integrated ministry among the world’s poorest of the poor and well-being of children.
• Commitment to WVI.’s Mission and Core Values
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis with a known software such as SPSS;
• Working with mobile devices and online survey management tools;
• Skills in data analysis using computer programs and experience in design and facilitation of training programmes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with knowledge of various technical sectors of development such as food security, primary health care, micro enterprises development, etc.
• Commitment to life-long learning and must be self-motivated to achieve quality results and service.
• Motivated to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and demonstrate competencies in design and implementation of M&E plans at the project and programme levels including the accompanying MIS.
• World Vision Quality Assurance experience is preferred

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UNDP MALAWI VACANCIES - DEADLINE 15 APRIL 2017

Driver (three positions)

Closing date: Saturday, 15 April 2017

Education & Work Experience: B-Less Than HS Graduate - 3 year(s) experience

G2

Vacancy Type: FTA Local

Posting Type: External

Bureau: Africa

Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Transport in UNDP Malawi, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNDP staff and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving office vehicles on authorised assignments
• Effective pick-ups of documentation and personnel from different locations
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is in good running condition, reporting any fault for immediate attention
• Efficient use of motor vehicle fuel, ensure that that fuel utilised is well reconciled with Mileage covered
• Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
• Well developed chauffeur courtesies
• Good skills in initiative and discretion
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues
• Adequate communications skills to be able to liaise with police and protocol staff on different assignments,
• Be conversant with basic computer operations such as internet/email operation as most of the transport requests are made through email
• Well behaved, well groomed and dressed, discreet, has a high level of person ethics
• Be resilient and ready to work under pressure and odd hours
• Be a team player, easily associative with other pool drivers

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Job Opportunities at Malawi Revenue Authority , Deadline 14 May 2017

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), an organization entrusted with the assessment, collection, and accounting for specified revenues for the Malawi Government is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill a vacant position of Trainee Cargo Scanner Technician in the Administration Division.

Job Title: Cargo Scanner Technician (Trainee)

Location: Head Office (Msonkho House)

Reporting to:  Fleet Services Manager

Grade: E3

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing corrective maintenance of mobile and fixed cargo scanners
• Providing on-time diagnosis of defective machine /tools.
• Providing details involving initial cause of trouble and possible counter measure to be implemented in order to reduce or eliminate re-occurrence.
• Utilizing all resources and monitors line condition in order to have smooth
  flow of production and achieve daily targets.
• On time replacement of certain important components such as the linear accelerator and detectors in the due course of the lifetime of the system
• Ensuring proper handling and disposal of materials and parts being replaced.
• Controlling usage and transfer of spare parts and generating corrective measures on defective ones.
• Maintaining repair records or history of equipment(s) /tools and checking sheets for easy retrieval for future repair reference
• Maintaining a master list for all jigs and fixtures for control purposes.
• Complying with requirements of the Road Traffic Directorate of Malawi in case of mobile scanners
• Complying with certification and licensing requirements on the usage of Scanners by Department of Environmental Affairs.
• Monitoring and ensuring Officers comply with national digital tachograph road safety requirements and ionizing radiation systems to meet national safety standards/regulations for radiation equipment e.g. shielding, exclusion zone, personnel safety programme including maximum radiation exposure limits (in consultation with national regulatory bodies in Malawi).

Qualifications:

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or ICT Engineering or its equivalent
• Ability to maintain electrical installations or mechanical engineering equipment

Experience:

Applicants should have experience in:

• Working in hostile and austere environment
• Installation and maintenance of Rapiscan equipment
• Asset management, stock planning and control
• Experience in heavy duty Cargo scanning

Knowledge:

Applicants must have knowledge of:

• Rapiscan systems and applications
• Fault finding, rectification and maintenance of Rapiscan Mobile systems

Interested candidates should submit their application letters updated curriculum vitae together with copies of certificates and three traceable referees to:

The Commissioner General,

Malawi Revenue Authority,

Private Bag 247,

Blantyre.

Note: Successful candidates will undergo an extensive background check before being appointed and will only be appointed if the vetting shall be favourable. Closing date for receiving applications is 14th May, 2017.