Background

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act, 1998 to regulate the provision of services in the communications sector in Malawi, comprising telecommunications, postal and broadcasting. MACRA is inviting suitable persons to apply for the following vacant position tenable at its Blantyre Head Office.

Job Purpose

To coordinate and manage the provision of efficient, effective and cost-effective administrative, facilities, transport, stores, asset and general support services at the Regional Office. The position is responsible for ensuring that the Regional Office has adequate facilities, equipment, transport, supplies and support services to enable staff to perform their functions effectively. The position will also monitor service providers, manage administrative resources, support compliance and ensure that the Regional Office operates in accordance with the Authority's policies, procedures, standards and applicable laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration Planning and Service Delivery
• Service Provider and Contract Management
• Office, Facilities and Building Management
• Asset Management
• Stores, Records and Archiving Management
• Transport Pool Management
• Budget and Financial Management
• Risk Management, Internal Controls and Audit Support
• People Management and Supervision
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Compliance Management
• Reporting and Performance Monitoring

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Administration, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized institution. Relevant professional qualification or membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years' relevant experience in administration, facilities management, asset management, transport management or a related field.
• Experience in managing outsourced service providers and support services.
• Demonstrable experience in budget monitoring, asset management, stores and facilities administration.
• Good knowledge of office administration systems, procedures and controls.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and relevant administrative systems.

• Administration Planning and Service Delivery
• Service Provider and Contract Management
• Office, Facilities and Building Management
• Asset Management
• Stores, Records and Archiving Management
• Transport Pool Management
• Budget and Financial Management
• Risk Management, Internal Controls and Audit Support
• People Management and Supervision
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Compliance Management
• Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Good knowledge of office administration systems, procedures and controls.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and relevant administrative systems.

• Bachelor's Degree in Administration, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional qualification or membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.