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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Applicants must be serving Principal Administrative Officers (Grade G/M4) or Principal Human Resource Management Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in local authorities and with Bachelors in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or any related qualifications from accredited Institutions.

DUTIES

1. Direct coordinate and control administrative activities of the Council.
2. Devise programs for the implementation of the Councils policies together with contingency planning to meet unforeseen circumstances.
3. Determine the financial, man power and other need for the efficient execution of the Councils emergency.
4. Assist in servicing Council’s service committees.
5. Determine and allocate management and supervisory responsibilities to subordinates within the Council.
6. Assist in matters to do with chiefs administration.
7. Assist in resolving land disputes.

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.