Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP)
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) is an independent public office established under the Political Parties Act of 2018. Its mandate is to register, regulate, monitor and investigate political parties to ensure compliance with the Political Parties Act. In order to fulfil its mandate, the ORPP is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill vacant positions tenable at ORPP Headquarters in Lilongwe, as follows:
Job Title: ICT Officer (1 Position)
Grade: RP6
Salary: Within the RP6 Scale Segment
Reporting to: Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer
Purpose of the Job
To provide effective and efficient ICT Services
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Providing guidance in developing, implementing and reviewing ICT policies, strategies and systems
- Monitoring and maintaining the ORPP’s IT infrastructure;
- Developing, implementing and administering database systems, data backup and disaster recovery plans
- Maintain and update IT inventory records
- Providing advice and specifications to management and users regarding procurement and maintenance of ICT infrastructure, equipment and system security.
- Conducting routine maintenance tasks such as system updates and virus scans
Minimum Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or Information Technology or Business Management Information Systems from an accredited Institution.
- At least two (2) years relevant experience in a busy environment
Core Competencies and attributes
- Ability to get things done timeously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to assist and respond to the needs of other employees
- Demonstrable high personal integrity
- A self-starter and a team player
- Knowledge of database management: SQL, MY SQL, Oracle
- Knowledge of programming languages such as PHP, Java Script and Python
Notes
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested persons who meet the above specifications should send or deliver an application letter together with copies of relevant certificates and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, naming three traceable referees, in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with the post being applied for, to:-
The Registrar
Office of the Registrar of Political Parties,
City Centre (Golden Peacock House floor # 6)
P.O. Box 1972
LILONGWE
Attention: Human Resource and Administration Officer
Applications can also be emailed to: info@rpp.mw clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line. The closing date for receiving applications is 19th December, 2025.