TEVETA
The Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVET) Authority is a regulatory body that was established in 1999 by an Act of Parliament with the mandate to regulate, promote and facilitate TEVET in Malawi.
The TEVET Authority invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill exciting and challenging positions of Director of Training Programmes,
Director of Finance and Director of Administration and Human Resource, Grade (T2), on a three-year contract,, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE
3.1 PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Director of Administration and Human Resource shall lead the human resource and administration function of the TEVET Authority and shall be responsible to the Executive Director. S/he shall ensure delivery of efficient and effective human resource and administration services.
3.2 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Management and Governance
i) Prepares and presents to the Audit and Finance and Administration Committee (AFINAC) of the TEVET Authority Board quarterly Human and Administration reports.
ii) Advises management and the Board of Directors on all human and administration matters.
iii) Provides leadership for the formulation of human resource and administration strategies in order to ensure that corporate services contribute effectively and efficiently to the goals of
the Authority,
iv) Oversees the formulation and implementation of departmental budgets and manages resources allocated prudently and in compliance with corporate service policies and practices.
v) Interpreting Human Resource and Administrative policies and regulations.
vi) Oversees the conducting of training needs analysis and develops training programmes to meet staff training and development needs for good job performance.
b) Human Resource Management
i) Formulates, implements, monitors and reviews Human Resource Management and Administrative policies, procedures and regulations.
ii) Oversees recruitment and selection process to ensure staff are trained to the best abilities to achieve the goals and objectives of the Authority.
iii) Plans, coordinates and monitors staff development in liaison with training committee.
iv) Facilitates implementation of the Authority staff performance appraisal and reward management systems, processes and procedures in accordance with code of conduct in a way
that ensures consistent and fair reward for performance and administration of discipline.
v) Supervises, coaches and appraises staff under the Human Resource and Administration Directorate.
c) Administrative Services
i) Provides, monthly, quarterly and annual operations reports on the performance of the directorate for management information and decision making.
ii) Oversees management of all assets for the Authority.
iii) Oversees, implementation of administrative services including fleet management, office support services, asset acquisition and asset maintenance.
iv) Manages service provider contracts.
v) Liaises with the retainership lawyer on an all legal issues for the Authority.
vi) Providing secretarial services at Executive Management Meetings
d) Risk Management
i) Develops and implements effective internal control systems that safeguard the Authority’s assets.
ii) Develops risk profile for human resource and administration directorate with corresponding mitigation measures.
3.3 RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Administration and Human Resource will have direct responsibility to the Head of Administration and Human Resource.
3.4 THE PERSON
Required attributes and skills
- The position requires a hardworking, honest and technically competent team player with strong team work spirit, people management skills, excellent communication skills and ethical and responsible behaviour.
3.5 MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
i) Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields obtained from an accredited institution: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management, Leadership or any related field;
iii) Five (5) years post qualification experience at senior management level.
4.0 APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The successful candidate shall be offered a performance-related contract of three years, renewable based on satisfactory performance with an attractive salary and benefits commensurate with seniority of this role and candidate’s experience and qualifications.
5.0 METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested persons should submit their applications, under confidential cover by enclosing copies of their certificates and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), with names and contact details of three traceable referees to:
The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
LILONGWE 3
Physical address: Capitol Hill, GOCH 7 (New Building), Ground Floor
For the post of Director of Finance those who already applied are encouraged to apply.
Closing date for receiving applications is 28th November, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.