Local Government Service Commission
Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified serving and non-serving persons of Malawian Origin to fill the following vacant positions:
Job Title: Chief Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Grade: F/M3
Reporting to: The Director of Economic and Planning Development (Grade E/M2)
Location: Blantyre District Council
No. of vacant Positions: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Supervise and coordinate the activities of principal, senior Economist and Economist in the section on daily basis;
ii. Initiate the development of strategic plans which will guide the formulation of long- and medium-term strategies;
iii. Analyses the potential impact of national economic policies and development strategies and make appropriate recommendations;
iv. Coordinate sectional work plan and budget;
v. Identify and review real sector policy issues;
vi. Initiate and coordinate research studies on real sector policy issues;
vii. Initiate the development of real sector policies.
Competencies
This job requires a broad knowledge of Development Economics or Rural Development Economics as they fit into the Poverty Reduction Policies of Government so that they are translated to suit Council needs. Ability to network or interface with officials and experts in other organization or institutions, and sensitivity to the needs of the Communities are prerequisites.
Qualifications
Applicants must be serving Principal Economist or Principal Planning Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in the Local Authorities. This is a promotional position therefore those that are working under Blantyre District Council are encouraged to apply and will have an added advantage.
Method Of Application
Interested individuals should submit their application letters together with copies of academic and professional certificates, updated CV and National Identification (ID) with ‘Valid Phone Numbers’ and names of three traceable referees.
The applications should be directed to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O Box 766
LILONGWE
Closing date for receiving applications is 10th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.