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;
PROCUREMENT OFFICER (GRADE M6)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Assisting the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) in the preparation of the annual procurement and disposal plan.
ii. Preparing, issuing, and monitoring Request for Quotations (RFQ) on receipt of requests from user department and or project teams
iii. Preparing quotation analysis reports and tabulations with recommendations for Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC) consideration.
iv. Monitoring the progress of suppliers/contractors during the implementation of projects.
v. Assisting in the preparation of relevant bidding documents and Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for procurement of goods, works and services.
vi. Assisting the procurement Manager in administering all tendering processes including but not limited to bid opening, evaluation, and preparation of quarterly procurement reports.
vii. Preparing of weekly procurement and disposal status reports
viii. Assisting the preparation of draft monthly procurement and quarterly procurement reports.
ix. Assisting stores and responsible directorates in the inspection of goods and equipment before accepting delivery from suppliers and service providers.
x. Preparing filling of all procurement records from process initiation to contract closure.
xi. Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Required qualification, Skills and Experience
i. Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics management from a recognized university or Level 6 – Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
ii. Two (2) years’ experience and knowledge of public procurement will be an added advantage.
iii. Excellent computer skills in word–processing and excel.
iv. Must be a paid-up member of Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS).
v. Good communication and negotiation skills.
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.