Job Advertisements Source: Weekend Nation, July 19, 2014 Total Land Care (TLC) has received funding from the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) through the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) towards the implementation of the Management for Adaptation to Climate Change II (MACC II) in the districts of Nkhotakota, Salima, Ntchisi and Dowa. MACC II is an extension of MACC that lasted for a period of 6 years. The goal of the program is to reduce poverty among rural communities and their vulnerability to climate change through increased agricultural productivity and improved food and nutrition security. The purpose is to improve the livelihoods of rural households in the Central Watersheds of Lake Malawi by increasing the number of HHs with energy food reserves in critical months, reducing malnutrition among under-five children, improving household incomes by increasing the production, processing and marketing of agricultural & NRM-based products, and reducing carbon emissions among others. The program purpose will be achieved through 4 inter-linked strategic objectives as follows: aj1ncreased resilience of rural communities to the impacts of climate change; b) Improved entrepreneurship; c) increased empowerment of women, youth, HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable groups, and d) Improved policy advocacy and enabling environment for conservation agriculture in Malawi. Applications are, therefore, invited from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the posts of Field Coordinator (Village Savings and Loans) and Research Assistant under MACC II. For the position of Field Coordinator (VS &L), only female applicants should apply while the other position of Research Assistant any suitably qualified Malawian can apply regardless of gender. The responsibilities and requirements for each position are described below: 1. FIELD COORDINATOR (VILLAGE SAVINGS AND LOANS) The VS&L Field Coordinator will be responsible for implementing VS&L and other related activities like agriculture, agribusiness and ensure sustainable implementation and coordination of all the field activities. She will be required to provide capacity building to all the relevant groups and ensure transfer of relevant knowledge and skills to the VSL and other project related activities. Main Position Responsibilities: • Sensitize communities on village savings and loans in all the project impact areas • Mobilize and train village savings and loan groups in VS&L methodologies • Supervise and mentor VS&L groups in standards VSL methodologies and operating guidelines • Assess and train VS&L groups in economic activity selection planning and management • Collect data on VS&L performance checklist on monthly basis and or as required from time to time • Record and compile VS&L best practices and other success stories within project impact areas • Organize cross learning visits within and to other project consortium members • Develop weekly, monthly and quarterly field supervision plan • Coordinate all field activities with other project members of staff and other relevant key stakeholders at field level • Manage VS&L synergies with other project sector departments like agriculture, irrigation, agribusiness and health among others • Identify, train and strengthen capacity of VS&L community agents • Reporting writing on monthly and quarterly basis and provide any updates as may be required from supervisors from time to time • Perform any other duties. Qualifications: • Diploma in Agriculture; Rural Development; Natural resources Management or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience in VS&L related field. 2. RESEARCH ASSISTANT The research assistant will mainly be responsible in implementing field and farm trials focusing on quinoa. Main Position Responsibilities • Implementation of field/on- farm experiments on crops (quinoa) • Monitoring of the field experiments on crops (quinoa) • Collection of data • Data management using computer database and may be required to run statistical analyses • Regular reporting on progress and status of the experiments • Help to organize field days in liaison with other Total LandCare Officers • Implement any other project activity as may be directed by Supervising Officer Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture/or Agronomy/or Horticulture or relevant discipline • Diploma in Agriculture/or Horticulture/or relevant discipline plus at least two years experience in implementation of field experiments on crop/plants • Computer literate (i.e MS word, Excel). Personal Attributes: • Willingness to relate and work with small-scale farmers with good interpersonal relationship skills • Trustworthy • Willingness to be based in Nkhotakota • Self-starter and innovative. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR ALL POSTS: An attractive remuneration will be offered to successful candidates commensurate with qualifications and experience. The contract is for 12 months. METHOD OF APPLICATION: Applications including an up to date Curriculum Vitae giving names, telephone numbers, physical and email addresses of traceable referees should be sent to the address below not later than 25th July, 2014. Note that applications via email will not be entertained. Managing Director Total LandCare, Malawi Plot #100 Area 14, Opposite Seventh Day Adventist Hospital P.O. Box 24404 LILONGWE Tel: 01 770 904 /05 ----------------------------------------------------- Chisomo Childrens Club Executive Director An exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation with a vision for where children on the street have hope and a future An attractive salary package offered, dependent on experience and qualifications Full time role based in Lilongwe, Malawi Chisomo is a registered, faith based organisation working with street connected children in Malawi, with current project sites in Lilongwe and Blantyre. Chisomo works to transform highly vulnerable childrens lives; preserve families; empower communities. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented individual to lead this local Malawian organisation. The Executive Director will lead a team of nearly 40 committed staff who are working to rebuild the organisation and extend its work. There is great potential for increasing collaboration with government departments, other NGOs and institutions, and your role in resource mobilisation is crucial to realising our vision. Chisomo seeks an individual with a successful track record in: • general management and team leadership • increasing organisational income by securing and managing large multi year grants • youth work, social services or community development with vulnerable groups • supporting the monitoring and evaluation process • programme and project strategic planning & management • risk management The application is open to others besides Development Professionals who are able to demonstrate transferrable skills but a commitment to child protection, participation and the provision of services should be demonstrated. To receive the job description, person specification and application form contact jobsatchisomo@yahoo. All applications must be done on this form ONLY. The closing date for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, 28th July, 2014. Chisomo is a faith based NGO: for this role a Christian faith is a Genuine Occupational Requirement. ------------------------------------------------------ The Malawi Civil Service is an equal opportunity employer and is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians for the post of Tutor (Grade I) existing in the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare. Salary : Within the Grade 1 salary scale segment Qualifications: Applicants must have two (2) years work experience in an academic or practical field environment and be holders of a Bachelors Degree in either Social Science, Agriculture, Community Development, Rural Development or Arts with a bias in any two of the following combinations:- Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood Development, Economics, Human Rights, Social Policy and Social Research Methods. Those with a Masters Degree must be specialized in the above mentioned disciplines. Duties: Planning and organising long and short courses for Ministry, District Assemblies, Civil Society organisations and other partners; conducting training needs assessment in community development and social welfare and other related areas of study in consultation with end users i.e. Ministries, District Assembly, Civil Society Organizations and other partners; developing relevant short courses to meet the knowledge and skills needs of target groups and delivering teaching, learning and assessment, which meet academic standards and targets; Undertaking continuous assessment and evaluation of students using appropriate tools and providing counselling to students needing guidance and support, maintaining performance records and compiling progress reports; analysing field reports submitted to Magomero College by district students supervisors and students on the field attachment etc. Note : Documentary evidence of Major subjects specified in the advertisement shall be required during interviews. Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of relevant Certificates and Curriculum Vitae to: The Secretary Civil Service Commission P. O. Box 30133 LILONGWE 3 To reach him not later than 8th August, 2014. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Post Title: Programme Assistant Duty Station: Malawi Grade: GS5 Date of Issue: 19th July, 2014 Closing Date for Applications: 30th July 2014 Under the Responsibility of the Director and Representative of the UNESCO Harare MulitiSectoral Regional Office and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Programme Assistant shall: Within the framework of the project Strengthening the NET System in Malawi (CapEFA & BEAR) (the Malawi TVET Project hereafter), and under the supervision of the National Project Coordinator based at Ministry Of labour in Lilongwe, who is responsible for the implementation of project activities and interfacing with partners on a day to day basis, the Contractor, shall perform the following activities: Provide programme assistance to the National Project Coordinator in the implementation of the Malawi Project activities: • Liaising and following up with UNESCO Harare Office on all matters related to the Malawi Project • Responding to routine enquiries and correspondence from partners about the Malawi Project • Briefing the National Project Coordinator on all Project-related matters that have arisen in his absence • Bringing to the attention of the National Project Coordinator Project-related issues that require his attention Maintain records of assets, materials and documents in the office: • Developing and maintaining an efficient filing system • Keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of all assets, materials and stationery • Maintaining staff records, including leave • Maintaining the vehicle log book and service records of all office equipment • Ensuring adequate supply of all materials required in the office. Participate in the preparation and organisation of meetings, workshops/ conferences: • Identifying appropriate venues and obtaining quotations • Preparing all necessary documentation and stationery, including photocopying • Sending out invitation letters and following up on these • Preparing budget breakdown • Making travel arrangements for participants • Assisting in the preparation and compilation of reports • Collecting any invoices for services provided and ensuring that they are correct and accurate Preparing for NPC signature, the budget breakdown, the Financial Reports for funds received for activities and ensuring that original justifications (invoices, receipts or certificates of payment) are available. Attend to all office routines: • Taking notes and preparing minutes of meetings • Screening and directing all official correspondence and telephone calls • Drafting letters. facsimile, e-mail messages and inter-office memoranda for the National Project Coordinator • Maintaining the National Project Coordinators diary and Making appointments • Making travel arrangements for the National Project Coordinator • The Administrative Assistant shall execute other tasks, which may be assigned within the framework of her functions. Qualifications: • Secondary Education • Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Certificate in Accounting Experience: • 2 years of relevant administrative or programme experience including financial reporting • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spread sheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems; • Previous working experience with a UN agency is an asset. Language Requirements: • Fluency in the official national language(s) and English. Any other language is an advantage. Qualified candidates meeting all these qualifications should submit their application letter together with an updated CV, photocopies of certificates and name, address and telephone numbers of three references in a sealed envelope marked Programme Assistant to Miss Rachel Gwisai, UNESCO 8 Kenilworth Road, Newlands, Harare, ZIMBABWE not later than 30th July, 2014. or send to [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process. ------------------------------------------------------- Mott MacDonald has been appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development to act as its implementation service provider for catchment management work under the Shire River Basin Management Programme. Mott MacDonalds duties under the project are threefold: 1. To develop institutional capacity among District Councils for catchment planning and monitoring; 2. To rehabilitate targeted catchments, and; 3. To support the identification and development of alternative (to subsistence and small-scale commercial agriculture) livelihoods Under 1, we will support strategic planning to develop broad catchment plans (circa 33,000 ha each) at catchment, sub-catchment and micro-catchment (roughly group village head (GVH)) level and develop and oversee implementation of associated village action plans. Under 2, we will promote soil and water conservation techniques for more sustainable and productive agriculture, as well as forestry and rural energy interventions to restore forest cover and reduce firewood use charcoal production. We will also promote implementation of stream and water controls, such as small dams, check dams and gully erosion controls. Under 3, we will identify, develop and assist in the start-up of alternative livelihoods, for commercially-oriented, income-generating activities; develop mini- and small-scale irrigation (250 ha) schemes; develop multi-purpose farm ponds / dams; support agricultural intensification, particularly related to agri-business development; develop market infrastructure and community-level facilities for post-harvest storage, and; upgrade feeder roads, culverts and small bridges. Our Blantyre (head) office is now in need of a dynamic, capable, experienced and motivated Administrator to join a team of like-minded committed agriculture, agribusiness, social and community, watershed and environment, enterprise development and other similar professionals charged with delivering the work outlined above. We are a multi-disciplinary, multi-national team working in the private sector and with a business-minded attitude to time, work and money. We are looking for somebody with the following skills: • Electronic meta-database and database management and establishment and administration of a centralized electronic filing system • Expert use of Microsoft Excel and Word for data capture and analysis, spreadsheets and calculations and development and formatting of high quality reports to company standards • Organisation of meetings, workshops and associated budgets and logistics • Minute taking and writing of detailed and high quality notes and feedback, capturing key action points and the interpersonal skills to follow-up on actions from such • Ability to schedule vehicles and personnel to ensure the most effective use of resources • Honest, effective and efficient management of petty cash and associated reporting • Efficient procurement of office supplies and other services • A minimum educational qualification of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) and a certificate/ Diploma in Administration, Secretarial Studies or related fields. The person we are looking for will have excellent English and Chichewa and the ability to report in English in writing and verbally as well as at team and other meetings. He/she will have integrity, honesty and drive and not be afraid of hard work. He/she will be a self-starter with motivation and the ability to thrive in a busy environment often without direct supervision. Please send a one-paged application letter and professionally formatted CV with three traceable referees including their name, position, email and telephone contacts, to the following email address: recruit.srbmp@gmail. Closing date is July 31st, 2014. ---------------------------------------------- The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is a parastatal organization established under the science and technology Act No. 16 of 2003 whose mandate is to advise Government and other Stakeholders on all science and technology mailers in order to achieve a science and technology led-government. The National Commission for Science and Technology invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following post tenable at its Secretariat in Lilongwe, situated in Lingadzi House, City Centre. Job Title: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Grade: S2 Responsible to: Accountant Responsible for: Providing the necessary support to the Accountant Qualifications: A minimum of a Diploma in Accountancy or CIMA Equivalent with 5 years experience in a busy office managing multiple donor projects with multiple layers of reporting. DUTIES: i Assist in preparation of annual financial reports and management accounts. ii Prepare payments, maintain accounting records and make journal postings. iii Assist in section budget preparation and monitoring of sectional budget implementation. iv Preparation of bank reconciliation, liquidation reports, Tax, pension and MASM returns, and other payables. v Assist in preparation of projects reports. vi Prepare monthly inventory reports and fuel usage reports vii Preparation of audit schedules and assist in annual audit coordination viii Performing any other duties as delegated by the head of section. Knowledge and Experience: • Proactive individual focused on system and reporting improvements. Hands on experience in any accounting package is a must. • Have excellent skills in excel and power point presentation. • Those with an Accountancy Degree and are willing to serve in that position will also be considered. • Self starter with excellent communication, planning and self organization skills. NCST is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply, enclosing a letter of application, latest CV with 3 traceable referees, to the following address by 27th July, 2014: The Director General National Commission for Science and Technology Lingadzi House, First Floor, Private Bag 8303, LILONGWE 3 Email: directorgeneral @ncst.mw ----------------------------------------------- Training Officer (NCIC) Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of TRAINING OFFICER tenable at the National Construction Industry Council offices. Reporting to Training Director, this is a very challenging and demanding position which requires a mature, well knowledgeable and dedicated person. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • Be aged 30 years and above; • Should possess a Bachelors Degree in any construction related field, obtained from a reputable and recognised institution; • Should have a minimum of three years work experience in construction related fields, those with previous training delivery experience will have an added advantage; • Should have proven knowledge in relevant computer packages; • Should have self drive, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team working spirit, supervisory and leadership skills; • Should be a strategic thinker with excellent planning and prioritization skills; and • Should be able to work at odd hours and during weekends. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Delivering training to contractors, consultants and other stakeholders in the construction industry in accordance with the National Construction industry Act. • Planning and preparing training sessions, plans and training materials. • Conducting Training Needs Assessment and Training Impact Assessment exercises. • Preparing training and evaluation reports for training programs conducted. • Revising practical work done by trainees and following up progress on trained contractors and consultants skills and performance. • Assisting in the preparation of annual work-plans and budgets for the Training Department. • Formulating and conducting client based training. Applications should reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer by Friday, 1st August, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. The Chief Executive Officer National Construction Industry Council P/Bag A146, LILONGWE ------------------------------------------------ USAID Depending on qualifications and experience incumbent may be hired at a trainee grade (one or two grades lower than the position grade.) POSITION TITLE: CHAURFFEURS — 4 POSITIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: As a member of the Motor Pool, the Chauffeur is responsible for driving Mission vehicles to: transport United States Direct Hires (USDH), Third Country National Personal Services Contractors (TCNPSC), United States Personal Services Contractors (USPSC), and Foreign Service National Personal Services Contractors (FSNPSC) Mission employees and official visitors in the conduct of official business; transport expendable and non-expendable supplies, equipment, and furnishings; and, as needed on special occasions (i.e., VIP visits, etc.). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. a. Education: Completion of Secondary School is required. Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic is desirable. b. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience driving a motor vehicle is required, six (6) months of which should have been as a professional Chauffeur. Prior experience with a USG agency or international organization is desirable. c. Language Proficiency: A good working knowledge of English and Chichewa or any local language is required. d. Knowledge: Road Traffic Rules and Regulations of Roads of Malawi. Local road linkages to various cities and neighboring countries. e. Skills and Abilities: Must have Class C or CI / Category P local drivers license and basic mechanical skills. THE POSITION IS OPEN TO QUALIFIED MALAWIAN NATIONALS. TO APPLY: Interested applicants for this position must submit the following: 1. Current resume or Curriculum Vitae accompanied by a cover letter 2. Any other documentation (e.g. certificates, awards earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. We strongly encourage that potential candidates obtain a copy of the complete Position Description listing all duties and responsibilities. The full copy is available from the Human Resources Office. Contact the Human Resources Office by email at lilongwehr@ usaid.gov; in person at USAID offices or by phone at 01-772 458 Ext. 5114 or 5112 and website: usaid.gov/malawi . Applicants must meet ALL minimum requirements above to apply. Please send applications to: [email protected] or the following address: The Executive Officer USAID/Malawi P.O. Box 30455, LILONGWE 3 Fax: (265) 01 773 181. Reference the Vacancy name on the subject line of your application: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY — CHAUFFER Last date of receipt of applications is July 26th, 2014.
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