Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)
The Anti-Corruption Bureau was established by an Act of Parliament to receive and investigate complaints of alleged or suspected corrupt practices; to prosecute offences under the Corrupt Practices Act; to investigate and report on the conduct of any public officer which is connected or conducive to corrupt practices; to take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in public and private bodies and to solicit public support in the fight against corruption. ACB is in the process of recruiting suitable persons to fill vacant posts as follows:
Job Title : Corruption Prevention Officer (1 Positions)
Grade: 7/I
Division : Corruption Prevention
Location: Mzuzu
Purpose of the Job
To take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in public bodies and private bodies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Examine systems and procedures.
- Conduct institutional audits/enquiries.
- Facilitate establishment of coalitions with stakeholders.
- Initiate review and formulation of strategies for the prevention of corruption.
- Undertake intelligence gathering on corruption and fraud.
- Review draft legislation or proposal for new legislation that might have areas of concern regarding fraudulent and corrupt practices.
- Facilitate fraud and corruption workshops and trainings in client’s institutions.
- Conduct follow up exercises in order to secure and monitor implementation of recommendations made to client institutions.
- Facilitate the framing and implementation of fraud and corruption instruments e.g. Code of Ethics, fraud and corruption prevention policies, guidelines (gift, whistleblower, hospitality. entertainment, conflict of interests etc)
- Conduct spot checks during examination, airports and boarder to check compliance with laid down procedures, systems and policies.
- Initiate and conduct research on corruption related issues.
- Assess capacity of institutions to effectively implement fraud and corruption programmes within their institutions.
Attributes and competences
- Ability to work in a team and utilize own initiative
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities
- The ability to manage time effectively in a high-pressure setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent mastery of the English language
- Superior analvtical and organizational abilities
- Critical-thinking and assertiveness abilities
- Detail-oriented personality
Minimum Qualification and Experience
- First Degree in Procurement, Economics, Social Science
- Two years’ experience in one’s discipline.
- Very good command of English language
Details of the Posts are as follows:
- Employment will be on a three (3) year contract period, renewable depending on performance.
- Competitive/attractive remuneration package will be offered.
- Applicants must be of outstanding honesty and integrity.
- Applicants should be willing to be subjected to a vetting process.
- Applicants must be computer literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Successful applicants will be required to abide by the Bureau’s Strict Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour.
If you think you meet the standards set out for the post above, please send your application, copies of certificate and Curriculum Vitae to:
The Director General
Anti-Corruption Bureau
P.O. Box 2437
LILONGWE
Please indicate the post you have applied for on the envelope.
Closing Date for applications is 22nd August 2025
A CAREER IN THE ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU IS A COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING CORRUPTION.
Anti-Corruption Bureau is an equal opportunity employer