Job Description

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES GRADE M2 (3-year term contract)#

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons of Malawi origin to fill the following Executive Management Vacant positions at the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE)  in Zomba.

THE ORGANIZATION

The Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) is a Government semi-subvented parastatal organisation established by Order, Government Notice No. 60, 1979, under the Education Act (CAP. 30.01). The establishment of the Institute is reinforced in the Education Act 2013. MIE became operational in April 1982. The Institute fulfils the social function of ensuring that the education provided in Malawi is of high quality. The Institute invites suitably qualified and experienced dynamic individuals to fill the following position:

1. DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES GRADE M2 (3-year term contract)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The position exists to provide overall leadership to the Human Resources and Administration divisional development, planning and implementation.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

1. A holder of a bachelor’s degree in either Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent and a Master’s degree in Human resources management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or any related field obtained from a reputable learning institution accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
2. Must have ten (10) years post-graduation experience, of which five years should be at a senior management level in a related field.
3. Should be mature and have a demonstrable ability to work as a team leader.
4. Should have a thorough understanding of Malawi Labour Laws
5. Be decisive, self-motivated, and assertive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Have strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
7. A team player, results-oriented and of high integrity.
8. Have good leadership skills and excellent team-building and negotiation skills.
9. Have excellent gender management and mainstreaming skills.
10. Proficiency in MS Office.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Reporting to the Executive Director, the job holder will, among other responsibilities, be responsible for:

1. Developing, reviewing and monitoring the implementation of corporate policies, strategies, plans and budgets related to human resources, administration, hospitality, ICT, procurement, maintenance and security services.
2. Establishing high-level credibility and strong working relationships among staff and other stakeholders.
3. Enhancing financial, human resource, administration, ICT and procurement systems.
4. Analysing periodic consolidated reports and recommending appropriate interventions to Management and the Board of Directors.
5. Leading in risk management, corporate governance processes and facilitating internal and  external audit exercises
6. Taking ultimate responsibility for the Institute’s cash management policies regarding capital requirements, debt, equity, disposals and acquisitions.
7. Allocating work and appraising staff
8. Developing and monitoring resource mobilisation strategies
9. Preparing regular reports
10. Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Method of Application

Application letters with a comprehensive CV and three names and addresses of traceable referees and photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity should be sent to the following address or hand delivered not later than 31^st July 2024, addressed to:

The Secretary to the Board
Malawi Institute of Education
Box 50
Domasi

Applications must be clearly marked with the position being applied for, such as “Application for the Position of Director of Corporate Services.”

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews at short notice. Those who previously applied and are still interested in the positions are encouraged to reapply.