Satelite Services Manager – Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority

Job Description

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act (Cap. 68:01 of the Laws of Malawi) to regulate the country’s communications sector. Under the Communications Act of 2016, MACRA is mandated to regulate and monitor the provision of communications services and ensure that, as far as it is practicable, reliable and affordable communications services are provided throughout Malawi. The Vision of MACRA is Communication Services for a digitally transformed Nation and in order to fulfill its mandate effectively and efficiently with strategic leadership and management, an opportunity has arisen within MACRA to fill various vacant positions.

The positions are highly demanding and require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making MACRA a rejuvenated, vibrant and competitive Authority.

The following are the details of the vacant positions.

SATELLITE SERVICES MANAGER

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Develop policies and strategies for the development of space industry in Malawi.
ii. Initiate and manage national Research and Development (R&D) in satellite communication.
iii. Develop and implement national space programs.
iv. Collaborate with academia and other partners on national space initiatives.

Requisite Qualification and Experience

a) Master’s Degree in telecommunication/electrical/satellite communication engineering or any of it’s equivalent from well accredited institution.
b) Five (5) years’ experience in remote sensing, in which three (3) is at managerial level.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to apply by filling out the form at the following link https://tinyurl.com/ye2a97vh. The application process requires you to fill out the form and upload copies of your certificates on the link provided on the form. Please ensure you have a good internet connection. The application process is estimated to take fifteen (15) minutes to complete. Please submit your application by the end of the day on 25th October 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.