One-Stop Service Centre (OSSC) Digital Services Officer

Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC)

BACKGROUND

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The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) is a Statutory Corporation established by the Investment and Export Promotion Act of 2024. It is mandated to promote and facilitate investment and exports in Malawi, facilitate allocation of land to investors and regulate, implement, monitor and supervise all aspects of the special economic zones

MITC invites suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following position:

Position: One-Stop Service Centre (OSSC) Digital Services Officer — Grade MITC 5

Reporting to: Senior One-Stop Service Centre Coordination Officer

Duty station: Lilongwe

Purpose of the Role

Deliver a seamless, technology-enabled investor experience by operating MITC’s digital portals, guiding clients through processes, and ensuring information is accurate, up-to-date and accessible with minimal supervision.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Facilitate timely processing of Investment Certificate applications, including convening and coordinating IAC meetings, and providing prompt feedback within statutory timelines.
  • Guide clients to navigate the MITC portal, resolve access issues, and complete end-to-end digital submissions.
  • Regularly update portal content, FAQs, service standards and investment guides; maintain accurate datasets and publish status dashboards.
  • Support on-demand access to land, immigration permits, taxation services and incentives by coordinating with relevant MDAs and tracking cases digitally.
  • Use ChatGPT and other AI tools to draft client communications, knowledge-base articles and service updates; design simple collateral in Canva when needed.
  • Compile and circulate an updated investment pipeline/database monthly and submit consolidated activity reports.
  • Provide courteous, solutions-oriented front-line support—on site and online—ensuring a high-touch, people-centred service culture.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management/Administration, Information Systems or a closely related field.
  • Hands-on experience with digital tools (CMS/portals/CRMs), ChatGPT and other AI productivity apps; working knowledge of Canva.
  • Strong command of spreadsheets and dashboards (data entry hygiene, pivots, simple KPIs/visuals).
  • Excellent customer service, communication and problem-solving skills; a genuine people person with the ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in client service, digital operations or coordination roles.

Major Working Relationships

Officers will collaborate closely with the Trade and Investment Facilitation Managers and engage all key stakeholders to deliver MITC’s mandate.

How to Apply

Applications with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of certified certificates should be submitted by 15th September, 2025 to:

The Director General
Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC)
East Wing, Aquarius House Private Bag 302 LILONGWE 3
Email: dg@mitc.mw

MITC provides an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified Malawians.