VACANCY

The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) is a Statutory Corporation established by the Investment and Export Promotion Act of 2012. It is mandated to attract, promote, encourage and facilitate investment and Trade.

In order to effectively execute its duties, MITC requires the services of a suitably qualified Assistant Procurement Officer tenable at Head Office – Lilongwe.

Title & Grade : Assistant Procurement Officer (MITC6)
Responsible to : Procurement Officer (MITC5)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Procurement Officer, the incumbent will provide administrative support for the procurement department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Process and maintain registers for the incoming approved internal requisitions for new procurements and registers for outgoing procurement documents
2. Drafting procurement documents manually and electronically as per Malawi’s public procurement rules and procedures for the procurement of goods, works and services
3. Manage issuance and receipt of bids, expressions of interest and proposals from potential service providers, contractors and suppliers
4. Prepare and dispatch procurement documents to the Finance Department for payment
5. Verify that procurement requests are in accordance with the approved Procurement Plan
6. Ensure proper labelling of files and assume custodial role of all procurement files
7. Assist in preparing standard tender documents for both national and international bidding as required by PPDA

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree holder in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent preferably from a reputable Institution recognized by National Council of Higher Education (NCHE);
• Fully paid-up member of the Malawi Institute of Procurement & Supply (MIPS)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience related to Public Procurement with hands on experience in Tender /Contracts processes
• Knowledge and experience in Project Management is an added advantage
• Fully conversant with the country’s Public Procurement Law and regulations.
• Good command in written and spoken English.
• Hands on experience in MS Office Application

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

MITC provides an attractive salary and benefits in accordance with its emolument structure. The appointment is on permanent basis.

CLOSING DATE

The application should be addressed or emailed before Friday 25th August, 2023.

E-mail application to: recruitment@mitc.mw

ADDRESS:

The Chief Executive Officer
Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC)
Aquarius House, First Floor
Private Bag 302
Capital City
LILONGWE 3

MITC is an equal opportunities employer and therefore encourages applications from qualified men and women.