Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET) is Malawi’s premier institution in tobacco research, extension and training services. Established in 1995 and funded primarily by tobacco growers, ARET’s core activities include development and dissemination of tobacco technologies and training of tobacco stakeholders to sustain and improve agricultural productivity while conserving natural resources.
An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated professionals with requisite academic qualifications and technical expertise to fill vacant positions as follows:
Office Assistant/Messenger – Lilongwe
Purpose of the position
Ensuring messengerial, office processes and procedures run smoothly
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sort and distribute files, materials and mail within offices as required.
- Collect and deliver various packages and mail from and to specified locations as per delivery instructions.
- Carefully plan travel routes to ensure that packages are delivered to recipients in a timely manner.
- Maintain an accurate record of all packages delivered to recipients.
- Keep inventory of office stationery and supplies and order new materials as needed.
- Collect and distribute office stationery and supplies
- Perform clerical support as requested including photocopying, collating, stapling, scanning and binding documents etc.
- Assist with filing of documents.
- Oversee all aspects of office cleaning in Senior Management offices which include mopping floors, dusting furniture, cleaning toilets, kitchen, and windows.
- Prepare and serve refreshments.
- Open and close offices daily and ensure equipment is switched off, where applicable, at the end of the workday.
Qualifications and experience
- MSCE.
- Valid motorbike driving licence
- Three years’ relevant experience
Mode of Application
Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), signed application letter, photocopies of relevant certificates, names and addresses of three traceable referees should be sent to the following address not later than 30th April 2025.
The Chief Executive Officer
ARET
Private Bag 9
LILONGWE
Please indicate the position being applied for on the envelope and only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged. ARET being an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from women in line with our commitment to diversity and inclusion.