INTRODUCTION

The National Planning Commission (NPC) is an autonomous public institution that was created through an Act of Parliament in 2017 to coordinate the formulation of long and medium-term national development plans and oversee their implementation. NPC has since coordinated the successful formulation of the Malawi 2063 national vision and the Malawi 2063 First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1), among other plans, whose implementation it is currently overseeing.

To fulfill its mandate effectively and efficiently, an opportunity has risen within the institution to fill the position of Development Planning Officers (two).

These are highly demanding positions that require persons that have demonstrable capacities and qualifications towards making the Commission a center of excellence in medium and long-term national development plans’ implementation oversight. More importantly, the Commission seeks professionals that are motivated and enthusiastic about driving the new development narrative of wealth creation for all’.

In particular, those applying will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the MW2063 and the MIP-1 as well as a passion to be part of the team operationalizing these plans.

The following are the required personnel and work-related traits for the positions:

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICERS (2)- GRADE NP5
Reporting to: Development Planning Manager

Purpose of the job:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct economic analysis relevant to operational and policy issues in line with the Malawi 2063 and its operationalizing frameworks.
• Assisting the Commission in defining evidence-based solutions to economic challenges that arise in the development and execution of development plans at both central and decentralized levels.
• Conduct market assessments required in annual review of topical development issues.
• Analyse and present economic data in formats that is customized to various stakeholders including other staff, government decision-makers and non-state actors.
• Provide relevant macro and microeconomic training within the Commission and beyond staff as may be required
• Support the Commission in executing its mandates as may be guided by management from time to time.

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of Masters degree in economics, resource economics or other relevant discipline with 3 years post graduate experience in a development field
• A graduate degree in public policy or related field will be considered only if training includes graduate theory coursework in microeconomics and econometrics.
• They should have a minimum of three years’ experience in policy related position but applicants with extensive research experience in applied microeconomics will be considered.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Commission shall offer an attractive employee benefits package to successful candidates in accordance with its salary structure and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

METHODS OF APPLICATION

Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their application in the following manner: (i) an updated Curriculum vita (CV); (i) Names and contacts of three traceable referees at least one of whom should be a first or second level supervisor of the applicants within the last five years; (iii) and copies of their academic and professional qualifications. The applicants should quote the job being applied for on the envelope or email heading.

NPC is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages women and those with special needs to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged. The application should be sent to the address below not later than Friday, 22nd December 2023 addressed to:

The Director General
National Planning Commission
2nd Floor, Chief M’mbelwa House
Private Bag B316
Lilongwe Malawi
Email: recruitment@npc.mw