Deputy Director of Administration

National Audit Office (NAO)

Background

The National Audit Office (NAO) is a Supreme Audit Institution established under the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and the Public Audit Act, mandated to provide independent assurance to Parliament and the public on the prudent use and management of public resources in order to promote transparency, accountability and good governance.

The Office conducts Financial, Compliance, Forensic, Performance and Information Systems audits across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Local Authorities, Statutory Corporations and all public institutions.

The Office is, therefore, inviting suitably qualified, competent and result-oriented individuals to apply for various vacant positions that have arisen within the National Audit Office.

Vac. 11/26
Position Title: Deputy Director of Administration
Grade: AO-04
Department/Division : Corporate Service
Reporting to: Director of Corporate Services
Purpose of the post: To provide and manage administrative affairs

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Developing, reviewing and monitoring implementation of admission policies, programmes, strategies and procedures
  2. Developing, maintaining and monitoring efficient records management system for the Office
  3. Overseeing the provision of office services, security services, fleet management services and outsourced services including utilities
  4. Coordinating and attending to Offices affairs
  5. Ensuring timely and proper maintenance of Offices assets and property
  6. Coordinating development of divisional budgets
  7. Monitoring maintenance of asset register
  8. Coordinating and organizing ceremonies and other office events
  9. Providing chief administration services
  10. Resolving land disputes
  11. Preparing reports
  12. Allocating work and appraising staff

Required Qualifications and Experience

  1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resource
  2. Strong ability to coordinate and supervise administrative functions
  3. Good organizational and multitasking skills
  4. Thorough knowledge of labour and employment laws
  5. A minimum of 6 years’ post graduate experience in Administration with at least 4 years’ experience at Managerial level or Chief/Undersecretary Grade in public Service.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible persons should submit the following:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the position being applied for;
  2. Clearly state their current physical address
  3. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of qualifications and experience and three (3) traceable referees; and
  4. Copies of required academic and professional certificates.

Applications should be submitted to:

The Auditor General
National Audit Office
P.O. Box 30045
LILONGWE.

ATT: Deputy Director of Human Resources no later than 17th April, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.