Temporary Broadcasting Monitoring Officer at 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 country’s communications sector. Under the Communications Act of 2016, 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.

The Vision of MACRA 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 vacant positions. The positions are highly demanding and requires 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 position.

JOB TITILE: Temporary Broadcasting Monitoring Officer.
GRADE: MA 7
DIRECTORATE: Broadcasting
LOCATION: Various Duty Stations across Malawi
SUPERVISOR: Broadcasting Monitoring Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE
To monitor broadcasting licensed broadcasting stations in Malawi. The Monitors are responsible for monitoring compliance of broadcasting stations to the conditions of their license, provisions of the Communications Act and Broadcasting regulations and compiling daily reports on broadcasts and relaying the same to supervisors.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

1. Pro- actively listening to broadcasters to monitor broadcasters’ compliance to terms and conditions of broadcasting licenses
2. Assisting with investigations where there are public complaints by listening and retrieving reported perceived breaches by broadcasters.
3. Conduct periodic technical audits on broadcasters to ensure compliance with technical and professional standards as stipulated in the broadcasting licence, Communications Act and Broadcasting Regulations.
4. Assisting the Broadcasting Monitoring Supervisor to enforce the code and conduct of broadcasters as stipulated in the broadcasting licences, Communications Act and Broadcasting Regulations.
5. Assisting the Broadcasting Monitoring Supervisor in analyzing broadcasts complaints regarding abuse or any perpetrated offences by the electronic media.
6. Compiling broadcasting monitoring reports.
7. Any other duties as assigned by their superiors from time to time.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS
The holder of the position is expected to have the following minimum key qualifications:

1. Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communications or degree in any media related field. Those with a degree will have an added advantage
2. Must be computer literate
3. Must have report writing skills
4. Ability to work odd hours and without supervision
5. Must be knowledgeable in current affairs, broadcasting ethics and Malawi political systems
6. Knowledge of local languages in specific areas is an added advantage.

Method Of Application

Applicants are required to apply by filling out the form on the following link https://tinyurl.com/5n9a8bpy. 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 30th May 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged