Vacancy title:
Constituency Assistant Procurement Officer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Mangochi District Council

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, September 20 2026

Duty Station:
Constituency based in Districts, Municipal, Towns and City Councils | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following posts on a three (3) years contract existing at Mangochi District Council tenable at the constituency level.

Purpose of the Role

The Constituency Assistant Procurement Officer supports procurement and tendering processes for Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects. The role ensures compliance with public procurement regulations, transparency in sourcing, and efficient documentation to facilitate timely and accountable delivery of development outcomes.

Responsibilities or duties

• Supporting tender processes, compliance checks and documentation relating to procurements;
• Prepare and maintain the constituency procurement plan.
• Source quotations and submit to the Local Authority’s Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC) for approval.
• Source quotations and submit to the Local Authority’s Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC) for approval;
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement transactions and approvals.
• Preparation of constituency level reports on procurements; and
• Ensuring that constituency-level decision-making is embedded within Malawi’s formal public finance and procurement.

Qualifications or requirements

• Diploma in Procurement Management, Purchasing and Supply from a recognized institution in Malawi.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement procedures and CDF.

Experience needed

Not explicitly stated, but implied by the nature of the role and qualifications.

Any other provided details

This is a three (3) year contract position.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants who meet the prescribed requirements should submit their applications, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, and a copy of the National Identity Card, to the District Council.

Applicants should clearly indicate in the application letter and on the envelope the position being applied for. Applications should be addressed to the District Commissioner clearly indicating the constituency, to be received NOT LATER THAN 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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