Nkhotakota District Council
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant posts that exist in the different sectors of Nkhotakota District Council.
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
GRADE: E/M2
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be serving Chief Economists (Grade F/M3) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in the Local Authorities or Civil Service.
DUTIES
1. Direct and supervise staff in the directorate to gain effective and efficient achievement of work programs.
2. Provide leadership in assessing projects based on viability and established Council policies.
3. Forecast realistic project disbursement and development expenditure.
4. Design and implement the Council’s monitoring and evaluation system.
5. Develop sustainable strategies and techniques for mobilizing communities to participate in development undertakings.
6. Review community Development programs technically and financially from time to time and making recommendations for appropriate actions.
7. Forecast, mitigate and coordinate relief and disaster preparedness activities in the Council.
8. Ensure that HIV/AIDS and Gender issues are integrated into all development programs of the Council.
Method Of Application
Those meeting the required qualifications and experience should send application letters with detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CVS) with contact numbers, copy of a National Identity Card and copies of relevant qualifications enclosed in an envelope clearly labeled the position applied for to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
Lilongwe
The closing date for receiving applications is on 9th October, 2024 before close of business. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.