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Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act (Cap. 68:01 of the Laws of Malawi) to regulate the provision of services in the communications sector of Malawi, comprising telecommunications, posts and broadcasting.
Under the Communications Act, MACRA is mandated to regulate and monitor the provision of communications services and ensure that, as far as it is practicable, reliable and affordable communications services are provided throughout Malawi and are sufficient to meet the demand for such services in accordance with the principles of transparency, certainty, market orientation, efficiency, and consumer satisfaction. The vision of MACRA is to ensure
communication services for a digitally transformed nation.
In order to fulfil its mandate effectively and efficiently with strategic leadership and management, an opportunity has arisen within MACRA to fill various vacant positions. The
positions are highly demanding and require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making MACRA a rejuvenated, vibrant and competitive Authority. The following are the details of the vacant positions;
BROADCASTING MONITORING OFFICER – 2 POSITIONS (GRADE M6)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Monitoring broadcasting content for both television and radio stations.
ii. Producing an analysis of the content breakdown in terms of issues as prescribed in the licensing terms of an operator.
iii. Operating broadcasting monitoring equipment.
iv. Conducting investigations and handling complaints on what has been broadcast.
v. Monitoring compliance with license terms and conditions.
vi. Capturing and managing broadcast data.
vii. Preparing weekly monitoring reports.
viii. Carrying quarterly broadcasting technical Audits.
Required qualifications, skills and experience
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or any relevant
degree ii. At least one year experience in the Broadcasting field
iii. Excellent Computer Skills
iv. Good interpersonal written, and oral communication skills
v. High level of integrity
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
MACRA shall offer an attractive employee benefits package to successful candidates by its emolument structure commensurate with qualifications and experience, which includes salary, medical insurance, and membership to a contributory medical scheme.
Method Of Application
Applicants are required to apply by filling out the form on the following link https://tinyurl.com/5mhrcsm5. The application process requires you to fill out the form and
upload copies of your certificates on the link provided on the form. Please ensure you have a good internet connection.
The application process is estimated to take 29 minutes to complete. Please submit your application by end of the day of 13th October 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be
acknowledged.