Procurement and Assets Disposal Officer at Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA)

The Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA), formerly known as Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA), is a legally mandated body to promote and protect rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities. MACODA was established by an Act of Parliament, the Persons with Disabilities Act (No. 4 of 2024), as a statutory corporation to protect and promote fundamental rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities. The Council is an enforcement agency of the Act and is particularly legally mandated to investigate and carry out inquiries into violations of rights of persons with disabilities. Among its functions for disability programming and steer disability mainstreaming in the country’s development include promoting multisectoral coordination and collaboration; development of standards and guidelines on a rights-based for disability service provision; regulating disability services and programmes; promotion of measures and interventions aimed at promoting realisation of rights of persons with disabilities and registration of persons with disabilities as well as
organisations, associations and institutions implementing disability programmes including those that provide specialised services to persons with disabilities.

MACODA is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions existing in the Council.

Job title: Procurement and Assets Disposal Officer

Grade: MCD 5
Reporting to: Director of Finance and Administration
Responsible for: Providing professional and quality procurement and supplies services in line with the existing and applicable public procurement and disposal of assets legal framework and MACODA policies while facilitating cost effective procurement of goods, services and works.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and monitoring the implementation of annual procurement plans.
• Guiding the preparation of specifications and Terms of Reference (TORs), bidding documents and the tender evaluation process.
• Preparing evaluation and selection reports and managing procurement contracts for the
  attention of MACODA Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee.
• Manage records for all procurement and disposal activities as prescribed in the public procurement and disposal legal and regulatory framework.
• Managing and monitoring supply and service contracts and logistics related to procurement activities.
• Maintenance of procurement database and procurement registry for the Council.
• Preparation of monthly procurement reports.
• Providing general advice and assistance to staff and management on procurement and asset disposal processes and functions.
• Be the focal point to the tender committees, disposal of assets committees from MACODA’s centres and provide guidance on processes and procedures in line with appropriate laws.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics or Supply Chain Management from a recognised institution. A minimum of 5 years of working experience in purchasing, supply functions or logistics. The candidate must have familiarity with public service procurement procedures and systems. Further, the candidate must be a registered member to a relevant professional body, preferably the Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supplies (MIPS).

Personal Attributes and Specifications

• Should be well grounded in procurement.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to with others in teams.
• Sound and excellent practical knowledge of PPDA procurement guidelines.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act and other related public finance management laws.
• High level of integrity and professional credibility and ethics.
• Greatly motivated person with flexibility and ability to work under pressure.

Method Of Application

Malawi Council for Disability Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disabilities and women are highly encouraged to apply. The Council is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism; as such any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved shall be disqualified.

Qualified and interested individuals who meet the above specifications should submit their written applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of certificates indicating three traceable referees not later than 4:30pm on 11th October, 2024 to:

The Director General
Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA)
P. O. Box 5971
LIMBE.

Or Email to [email protected]