Nkhata Bay District Council
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians for the following vacancies existing at Nkhata Bay District Council.
POST: Director of Economic Planning and Development
Grade: M2
Qualifications:
Applicants must be serving Chief Planning Officers (Grade M3) with a minimum of four (4) years experience at that grade in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science (Economics) or Development Studies.
Duties:
i. Direct and supervise staff in the directorate to gain effective and efficient achievement of work programs.
Ii Provide leadership in assessing projects based on viability and established Council policies.
ii. Forecast realistic project disbursement and development expenditure.
iii. Design and implement the Council’s monitoring and evaluation system.
iv. Develop sustainable strategies and techniques for mobilizing communities to participate in development undertakings.
v. Review community Development programs technically and financially from time to time and making recommendations for appropriate actions.
vi. Forecast, mitigate and coordinate relief and disaster preparedness activities in the Council.
vii. Ensure that HIV/AIDS and Gender issues are integrated into all development programs of the Council.
Method Of Application
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letters together with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of relevant qualification enclosed in an envelope clearly labelled the position applied for to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE
To reach him not later than 20th August, 2024