Tobacco Commission
THE ORGANISATION
The Tobacco Commission is a statutory corporation established by an Act of Parliament, the Tobacco Industry Act No. 5 of 2024. The major function of the institution is to regulate and promote the development of the tobacco industry in Malawi.
To ensure that its mandate is carried out effectively and efficiently, the Tobacco Commission invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacancy:
PROCUREMENT OFFICER (GRADE TC6)
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE IN LILONGWE
REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER
JOB PURPOSE
To provide procurement services
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sourcing quotations in accordance with Government approved procedures:
- Processing relevant procurement documents including bid documents and maintaining records appropriately:
- Participating in specifications and bids preparation;
- Initiating the preparation and implementation of procurement plans:
- Collecting and organizing data for the preparation of procurement plans;
- Drafting debriefing correspondences:
- Conducting procurement surveys;
- Participating in low- value supplier performance evaluations as regards delivery, quality, price adjustments and conduct of account with the Commission;
- Updating approved supplier list.
MINIMUM ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE
- CIPS Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or related field Member of MIPS
- At least Four (4) year practical experience in related fields.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested persons with the specified qualifications and experience should submit their applications under confidential by post enclosing copies of certificates and a detailed Curiculum Vitae with names and contact details of three traceable referees by Monday 1st May, 2026 to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Tobacco Commission
P.O. Box 40045
Kanengo
LILONGWE 4
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.