
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 provision of services in the communications sector of Malawi, comprising telecommunications, posts and broadcasting.
Under the Communications Act, 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 is to ensure the provision of 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 various vacant positions. The positions are highly demanding that require 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 vacant positions.
National Addressing System Database Officers (MA6)
Job Purpose
To implement the National Addressing System in Malawi.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily maintenance of the project database to ensure integrity of all data
- Checking for data accuracy and altering records accordingly
- Collection of non-spatial data and uploading it into the NAS database server
- Digitization of spatial data, house numbering, and physical verification
- Supervision of installation of street signages and house numbers
- Data validation and regular cleaning of spatial data into the NAS database server
- Creating complex queries to facilitate changes where required in the database
- Maintaining database tables and configurations
- Database development and integration with other database systems
- Proactively monitor data protection laws and regulations/guidelines and how this impacts processes, input, management, and use of data
- Coordinate and develop procedures manual
- Train users and answer user queries
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time
Educational and Professional Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or any other computer-related qualifications.
- Knowledge in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
- 2 years experience in a busy computer related environment
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants are required to apply by filling out the form on the following link https://tinyurl.com/ye8d2bs9. 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 20 minutes to complete. Please submit your application by end of the day of 7th February 2025.
MACRA is an equal opportunity employer, and all genders are encouraged to apply
Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.