The Malawi National Council of Sports (Council)
Background
The Malawi National Council of Sports (Council) was established by statute to regulate and provide oversight of sports in Malawi.
Through the years, Council’s mandate has included matters of women and sports, professional sports, sports for people with disabilities, recreational sports as well as anti-doping within sport
The Council has developed a 5-year strategic plan and to effectively implement it, applications are invited for highly motivated, skilled and qualified Malawians to fill the following executive position:
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, MARKETING AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (CS2)
Reporting to the CEO, Based at Council Offices in Blantyre
Job Summary:
To coordinate the provision of Planning, Marketing and Infrastructure Management services
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Takes charge of planning, research, business development, marketing and infrastructure management services and activities.
- Leads in conducting marketing research and intelligence surveys on the needs of stakeholders and customers.
- Takes lead in initiating the formulation and review of policies and strategies related to business, market and infrastructure development and management.
- Liaises and networks with key Council stakeholders and business customers to ensure the existence of good business relationships for mutual satisfaction of expectations.
- Monitor, evaluate and enforce the implementation of approved Council’s policies, programs and marketing strategies.
- Initiates, develops and coordinates Sports facilities and business enterprise promotional campaign programs.
- Facilitates on-the-job training and orientation/induction for his staff.
- Consolidates the department’s budgets and periodic reports and submits them timely to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Regularly assess sales performance of the Council’s business enterprises
- Answers queries related to the departments operations and performance.
- Any other duties relevant to the post as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A relevant Master’s Degree from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or relevant field from a recognized institution
- Not less than eight (8) years relevant managerial experience obtained after attaining the bachelor’s degree.
- Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical skills to analyze and use data and information for effective planning and decision-making.
- Strong skill set in research, modeling, reporting, analysis, and data management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Shows a clear commitment to assessment and planning.
- Has demonstrated examples of leadership, initiative, and creativity.
Terms and Conditions
The successful candidate will be appointed on a three-year contract which may be renewed once depending on performance. Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with:
- Vision Statement
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names of three traceable referees
- Copies of degrees or professional qualification certificates.
To:
The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061.
Capital City,
Capital Hill, New Buildings, Ground Floor, Room 57.
Applications must be received by 28th March 2023.
Malawi National Council of Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and contacted.