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. 05/26
Position Title: Director of Corporate Services
Grade: AO-03
Department/Division: Corporate Service
Reporting to: Auditor General
Responsible for : DDHRMD, DDA, DDOF, DDICT, PPO, CPO, LSM, CPRO, QA
Terms of Employment : 3-year fixed contract, renewal based on performance
Purpose of the post
To ensure efficient and effective provision of corporate services
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring the availability of adequate facilities, human resources and services
- Ensuring that assets management systems are developed and adhered to
- Ensuring that the office infrastructure is safe and well maintained
- Ensuring that human resource development interventions address needs of the Office
- Ensuring that audits are done timely and recommendations are implemented
- Leading in the formulation, implementation and review of plans and budgets for the directorates
- Coordinating the development and review of corporate services policies, systems, procedures and controls
- Coordinating the development and implementation of performance management systems
- Ensuring the provision and maintenance of ICT systems for business operations
- Ensuring that finance, legal, public relations’ functions are efficient and effectively operating
- Ensuring that the office has a vibrant and effective internal audit function
- Ensuring that there is total adherence to procurement laws and regulation as well as stores management
- Managing risks in corporate service directorate
- Supervising, job coaching and appraising staff under his/ her charge
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource, or Public Administration.
- Minimum of 8 years’ post graduate progressive experience in corporate management with at least 4 years at Senior Management level or Deputy Director Grade in public Service.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Proven ability to align corporate functions with long-term organizational goals
- Strong competence in budget preparation, financial reporting, risk assessment and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Capacity to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a collaborative and high performing team culture
- Change management and institutional transformation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of public finance management systems
- Knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, and public service regulations
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible persons should submit the following:
- An application letter clearly stating the position being applied for;
- Clearly state their current physical address
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of qualifications and experience and three (3) traceable referees; and
- 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.