NGO regulatory Authority
LPThe Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority (NGORA) is a statutory body established under the NGO Act, 2001 (Cap. 5 of the laws of Malawi). Under the NGO Act, NGORA is mandated to register and regulate the operations of NGOs in Malawi.
NGORA’s vision is to have an NGO Sector that maximizes public benefit. In order to attain this vision NGORA plans on strengthening the capacity of its stakeholders including their systems, governance and ownership. Further to this, NGORA also aims to improve transparency and accountability of NGOs; strengthen collaboration and relationships amongst stakeholders; and create an enabling legal and institutional framework.
To effectively fulfil this vision, opportunities have arisen within NGORA to fill various positions. The positions require personnel with capacity to initiate innovative ideas geared at making NGORA
vibrant and competitive. The following are the details of the vacant positions:
7. Registration and Reporting Officer (1 Position) – Based in Lilongwe
The Registration and Reporting Officer shall ensure systematic screening and cross-checking of NGO registration documents and submitted reports to meet the requirements as prescribed by the NGO law. S/He will be reporting to the Senior Registration and Reporting Officer.
Duties and responsibilities:
a. Facilitate the registration of NGOs in liaison with District Monitoring and Analysis officers;
b. Facilitate certification and keep track of newly registered NGOs;
c. Review and make recommendation for approval of NGO annual reports;
d. Send remainders to NGOs on reporting requirements;
e. Facilitate the issuance of licenses to compliant NGOs;
f. Assist in the development of governance guidelines for NGOs;
The desired candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
a. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Public Administration, or Social Science /Law.
b. At least 3 years work experience in similar field.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should submit their applications in a sealed envelope together with detailed and updated curriculum Vitae (CV), three traceable referees and copies of certificates to:
The Registrar
NGO regulatory Authority
P.O. Box 31785
LILONGWE 3.
Or email: [email protected] and cc: [email protected] with title clearly stating the position being applied for.
Closing date for receiving applications is 29th March, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates with be acknowledged.