Job Description
The National Planning Commission (NPC) is an autonomous public institution that was created through an Act of Parliament in 2017 to coordinate the formulation of long and medium-term national development plans and oversee their implementation. NPC has since then coordinated the successful formulation of the Malawi 2063 national vision and the Malawi 2063 First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1).
To fulfill its mandate effectively and efficiently, an opportunity has arisen within the institution to fill the positions of:
Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Research Officer and Team Assistant at NPC in Lilongwe.
These are highly demanding positions that require persons who have demonstrable capacities and qualifications towards making the NPC a center of excellence in medium and long-term national development planning and implementation oversight. More importantly, the NPC seeks professionals that are motivated and enthusiastic in driving the new development narrative of ‘wealth creation for all”
The following are the required personnel and work-related qualities for the position:
RESEARCH OFFICER – GRADE NP5
Reporting to: Research Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct policy-oriented research and analysis on development issues Document and disseminate research findings on development issues
- Identify new best practices for accelerating the implementation of the medium to long term national development strategies
- Identify new possible areas for development, recommending changes and improvement based on research findings
- Identity and understand problems through forecasting, gap analysis, reporting, and statistical analysis
- Leverage knowledge and learning among institutions generating evidence for policy and programmes design, prioritisation and evaluation
- Conceptualise research projects and proposals and conduct cross-disciplinary and collaborative research in
Malawi’s development space - Perform any other duties as assigned by the NPC management
Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications/Experience
- Master’s degree in Economics/Development Economics, Demography, Statistics and Social Sciences
- Possess at least 3 years qualification experience in public sector and preferably with some work experience in the private sector, academia and development partners’ spaces.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Commission shall offer an attractive employee benefits package to successful candidates in accordance with its salary structure and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
METHODS OF APPLICATION
The candidates who meet the requirements should submit their application in the following manner: (i) an updated Curriculum vitae (CV) that includes names and contacts of three traceable referees at least one of whom should be a first or second level supervisor of the applicants within the last five years; (i) Brief cover letter indicating motivation for the job and suitability of candidature; (ii) and copies of their academic and professional qualifications.
NPC is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages women and those with special needs to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged. The application should be sent to the address below not later than 23rd August, 2024 addressed to:
The Director General
National Planning Commission
Chief M’mbelwa House, 2nd Floor,
Private Bag B316
Lilongwe Malawi
Email: recruitment@npc.mw