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: Human Resource and Administration Manager (No of posts 1)
Responsible to Director of Corporate and Strategic Services (FC2)
Responsible for : Human Resource and Administration Specialist (FC4)
Job Purpose
Provide effective management and development of human resources and administration functions in the NGFC
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Formulating, monitoring, evaluating, and implementing human resource and administration policies, practices, and procedures
- Identifying performance gaps, development and implementation of training plan and capacity development programmes for NGFC staff
- Developing and reviewing Staff Terms and conditions of service, Benefits and entitlements for NLGFC Staff and NLGFC Board
- Facilitating the development and review of NGFC job descriptions considering changes in the job requirements
- Facilitate development and implementation of a grievance redress mechanism and related staff crosscutting issues
- Facilitate implementation of Performance Appraisal System to ensure efficient and effective staff performance and service delivery
- Coordinating the preparation of monthly and annual Personal emolument, benefits and entitlements for NGFC staff and Board
- Facilitate recruitment, induction and discipline of NLGFC staff
- Preparing, reviewing and drafting staff and service contracts in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinating the management of fleet, assets, utilities and staff welfare.
- Manage and monitor performance of staff in the division, participate in their recruitment and appraising their performance
- Coordinate timely preparation, review and submission of relevant reports
Required Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or Public Administration or any related field from a recognized institution
Person Specification
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience in a Senior Management position in a government or public institution
- Self-starter with ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and in a complex organizational setting.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages and electronic facilities
- Analytical thinking and decisive judgment capabilities with written communication, and institutional development management skills.
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.