National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC)
The National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) was established under section (149) (1) of the Republic of Malawi Constitution and further powers and functions conferred on it by the Local Government Act (1998), The core functions as defined by Constitution includes: (a) Budget: to receive all estimates of revenue and all projected budgets of all LGAs; to prepare a consolidated budget for all LGAs; (b) Accounting and financial management; to examine and supervise accounts of LGAs; Receive final accounts from LGAs and forward a copy to the Auditor General; to disallow any item of expenditure and to surcharge. (c) Fiscal allocation and transfers; to make recommendations relating to the distributions of funds allocated to LGAs; and with further function to support and enhance local development project management; to enhance Infrastructure and Socio-economic Development; and Support performance improvement in councils.
The NGFC seeks to strengthen its human capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver its constitutional mandate and functions by engaging suitably qualified, experienced, self-motivated and result oriented Malawian professionals to fill various vacant positions tenable at the NGFC offices, Area 14, Lilongwe. The following are the position.
Job Title : Engineer (No of posts 1)
Grade: FC5
Responsible to : Senior Engineer
Responsible for : N/A
Job Purpose
Facilitate planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in Local Authorities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviewing designs for public infrastructure to be used by Local Authorities.
- Assisting Local Authorities in the preparation and procurement of consultants.
- Preparing all relevant tender drawings and bid documents for works to be carried out under NGFC.
- Facilitating the development of skills in Local Authorities in construction and contract management.
- Scrutinizing and approving Interim Certificates and Final Certificates for works implemented by NGFC.
- Issuing of Completion Certificates for Projects implemented by NLGFC.
- Providing technical backstopping to Local Authorities and project implementers on all infrastructural subprojects.
- Timely preparation and submission of relevant reports
Required Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning; Architectural or Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
Person Specification
- Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of Local Government system and policies
- Knowledge and use of relevant MS packages and electronic facilities
- Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problem
- Detailed orientation with ability to catch minor errors which can result in major problem.
- Well-developed skills in verbal and written presentations
- Team player, good at organizing human and material resources
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Salary Scale
National Local Government Finance Committee salary scale for the Grade shall apply.
National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) is committed to diversify Gender equality in its operations and strongly encourage women to apply for the above vacant positions.
Mode of Application
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit application letters together with concise Curriculum Vitae (CV), National ID and copies of relevant certificates to the address below not later than 7th July 2025 at 14:30 hours.
The Executive Director
National Local Government Finance Committee
P.O. Box 31162
Red Cross Complex
Area 14
Lilongwe 3
Email: recruitment@nlgfc.gov.mw
Applicants are advised to indicate the post being applied for on the envelope/ title of email.
Applicants who fully meet the above requirements and are considered for further assessment shall be acknowledged.