Chief Procurement Officer

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant posts existing in various District councils.

JOB TITLE : Chief Procurement Officer
GRADE : F/M3
SALARY: Within the range of grade F salary segment
LOCATION: Various District Councils

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Applicant must be serving Principal Procurement Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of (4) years’ experience at that grade in local authorities and must have bachelor’s degree in either Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or any equivalent qualification from accredited Institutions.

Applicant must be a member of Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supplies (MIPS).

DUTIES

1. Managing complex contracts to ensure delivery of goods and services in accordance with the contract terms and end-user requirements.
2. Monitoring suppliers’ performance, records; and reporting poor supplier contract performance.
3. Coordinating as necessary the production of reports for the Internal Procurement Committee or the Office of the Director of Public Procurement.
4. Ensuring the suitability, accuracy and correctness of all documents produced and issued in accordance with legal requirements, including good procurement practice and current Government procedures.
5. Formulating Procurement plans and proper material management schedules and managing activities thereof from time to time by the authority.
6. Preparing bid evaluation reports for IPC for approval and records.
7. Organizing and coordinating the opening of Tenders and Proposals.
8. Ensuring the adherence to laid down procedures and guidelines in line with the Public Procurement and Proposals.
9. Initiating review of procurement policies, strategies, annual procurement plans/work plans and budget.
10. Consolidating annual procurement plans and coordinating their implementation.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, PSR19 and promotional letters.
Applications should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 31st October 2026.

The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.