A. INTRODUCTION

The Tobacco Commission (TC) is a statutory body mandated to regulate, supervise, and promote the development of the tobacco industry in Malawi. As the country’s single largest export earner, the tobacco sector plays a pivotal role in the national economy.

In line with the Commission’s strategic plan to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen regulatory oversight, and improve service delivery across the tobacco value chain, vacancies have arisen in two critical directorship positions. The Commission is therefore seeking to fill the posts of Director of Technical Services and Director of Human Resources and Administration, which have become vacant due to retirement and internal career progression of the previous office holders. These appointments are essential to ensure continuity of leadership, effective execution of the Commission’s mandate, and alignment with emerging industry dynamics and government policies on parastatal reforms. In pursuit of operational excellence and strategic realignment, the Commission seeks to recruit highly motivated, experienced, and results-oriented professionals to fill the following senior management positions. The Commission is committed to attracting top talent to drive efficiency, innovation, and good corporate governance. Therefore, applications are invited from suitably qualified, dynamic, and results-oriented individuals of high integrity to fill the following senior management position at the Tobacco Commission Headquarters:

1. DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES – GRADE TC 2

2. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION – GRADE TC 2

Both positions report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and offer a competitive, negotiable performance-related contract for three (3) years, including attractive salary and gratuity benefits commensurate with the role’s seniority and the candidate’s qualifications.

POSITION 2: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION

Job Function:

To oversee all Human Resource and Corporate Management policies, strategies, and plans for the Commission, ensuring effective implementation and achievement of strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities (among others):

• Direct and guide HR and Administration in line with the law and Government policy.
• Formulate, schedule, and implement departmental work plans.
• Coordinate allocation and effective use of human and material resources.
• Conduct HR analysis, staff performance appraisals, and maintain an up-to-date staff database.
• Formulate social welfare policies and ensure legal compliance.
• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors and Sub-Committees.
• Develop policies for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees.
• Oversee recruitment, training, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling.
• Manage procurement (in line with Public Procurement Act), asset inventory, and fleet management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management/ Public Administration from accredited academic institutions.
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration from accredited academic institutions.
• Minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification experience at senior management level, with at least seven years’ verifiable experience in corporate HR practice at senior level.
• Must have knowledge of performance measurement systems and government systems/procedures.

Person Specifications:

• Strong leadership, integrity, and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement policies effectively.
• Computer literate with strong Microsoft application skills.

• Direct and guide HR and Administration in line with the law and Government policy.
• Formulate, schedule, and implement departmental work plans.
• Coordinate allocation and effective use of human and material resources.
• Conduct HR analysis, staff performance appraisals, and maintain an up-to-date staff database.
• Formulate social welfare policies and ensure legal compliance.
• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors and Sub-Committees.
• Develop policies for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees.
• Oversee recruitment, training, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling.
• Manage procurement (in line with Public Procurement Act), asset inventory, and fleet management.

• Strong leadership, integrity, and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement policies effectively.
• Computer literate with strong Microsoft application skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management/ Public Administration from accredited academic institutions.
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration from accredited academic institutions.
• Minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification experience at senior management level, with at least seven years’ verifiable experience in corporate HR practice at senior level.
• Must have knowledge of performance measurement systems and government systems/procedures.