Multiple Positions
The Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA), is a Statutory body established by the Persons with Disabilities Act (No. 4 of 2024). MACODA’s core mandated is to promote and protect rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities. The Council is an enforcement agency of the Act and is mandated to investigate and carry out inquiries into violations of rights of persons with disabilities. The Council also champions disability programming as well as steering disability mainstreaming in the country’s development including promotion of multisectoral coordination and collaboration; development of standards and guidelines on a rights-based for disability service provision; regulating disability services and programs; promotion of measures and interventions aimed at promoting the realisation of rights of persons with disabilities and registration of persons with disabilities as well as organisations, associations and institutions implementing disability programs.
MACODA is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions existing in the Council.
Job Title : Internal Auditor
Grade : MCD 5
Reporting to : The Director General
Responsible for : Auditing all financial and material resources for MACODA
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning and executing risk-based audits at MACODA head office, MACODA factory Kamuzu and Lilongwe Vocational Training Centre, District offices, and projects spread across the country.
- Prepare audit reports and track implementation of recommendations.
- Identify internal controls weaknesses and recommend improvements.
- Designing, developing and reviewing internal audit policies, procedures and systems.
- Investigating and reporting on any incidents of fraud, thefts and other incidents occasioned by failure in internal control systems.
- Monitoring and reporting on adherence to statutes, policies and regulations governing MACODA and its operating environment.
- Facilitating redress through litigation, recovery and claims for losses incurred by the Council.
- Liaising with and providing support to external auditors during statutory audits.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or any related fields obtained from an accredited institution with 5 years working experience in a busy organisation. Should be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Malawi.
Personal attributes and specifications
- Wide knowledge of the country’s public finance management laws.
- Knowledge of relevant accounting and auditing standards.
- Be conversant with audit procedures for programs and projects.
- Experience in carrying out investigations.
- Sound communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Excellent decision making, good judgement and sound planning.
- Be computer literate and innovative.
- Be well versed in risk management.
Job Title : Information and Communication Technology Officer (1 post)
Grade : MCD 5
Reporting to : Human Resource and Administration Manager
Responsible for: To oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the
MACODA’s software applications and systems; managing the institution’s ICT systems and procedures, needs and requirements and ensuring that the Council’s Disability Information Management System (DMIS) is running at all times.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordination of publication and information dissemination system for MACODA.
- Provide technical and infrastructure support for the ICT environment at MACODA.
- Managing network administration, maintenance and monitoring.
- Ensure that security and integrity of systems, network and data, are not compromised.
- Maintaining physical security and good order of Information and Communication Technologies infrastructure.
- Developing and maintaining internal workflow systems.
- Developing, maintaining and enforcing the Council’s ICT policy.
- Managing and providing support to DMIS network with centre, district and community offices.
- Supporting MACODA programs visibility through digital platforms.
- Capacitating and orienting staff on ICT facilities.
- Maintaining ICT inventories including the library, social media platforms, software assets, hardware and stakeholder communications.
- Facilitate ICT and digital based innovations.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information and Communication Technology obtained from an accredited institution with 5 years of experience working in a similar position.
Personal Attributes and Specifications
- Must have demonstrable skills in computer and network infrastructure.
- Be self-motivated, proactive ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Conversant with data protection relevant legislation governing the Malawi’s ICT sector.
- Ability to implement new infrastructure, software solutions and upgrades.
Job title : Human Resource Management Officer
Grade : MCD 5
Reporting to : Human Resource and Administration Manager
Responsible for : Supporting all functions of Human Resource Management, Planning and Development within the Council; participating in all operations and programs pertaining to Human Resource Management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing, organising and maintaining accurate staff records and database.
- Reviewing job descriptions in line with the changes in job requirements.
- Supervising and assessing performance of junior staff.
- Assisting in staff development needs assessment.
- Supporting in human resource planning and development and development of Human Resource Management policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Providing support in the process of recruitment and selection processes.
- Maintaining records for leave, pension administration, performance appraisal, training and personnel administration.
- Initiating and managing recruitment processes in liaison with relevant heads of departments.
- Support the development and implementation of institutional work place policies.
- Managing the onboarding process for newly recruited staff.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an accredited institution with 3 years’ experience.
Personal Attributes and Specifications
- Good practical knowledge of Malawi’s labour legislation.
- Practical skills and competencies in organisational and institutional procedures on HR.
- Knowledge of progressive practices in contemporary HR and public administration practices.
- Knowledge of corporate governance ethos and practices.
- Understanding and appreciation of work place policies including safeguarding, gender, sexual harassment and complaints handling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly innovative and computer literate.
Job title : Procurement and Assets Disposal Officer
Grade : MCD 5
Reporting to : Director of Finance & Administration
Responsible for : To provide professional, efficient, and effective procurement and supply services in compliance with the applicable Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets legal framework and MACODA policies, while facilitating the cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and works.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and monitoring the implementation of annual procurement plans.
- Guiding the preparation of product specifications and Terms of Reference (TORs), bidding documents and the tender evaluation process.
- Preparing evaluation and selection reports and managing procurement contracts for the attention of MACODA Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee.
- Manage records for all procurement and disposal activities as prescribed in the public procurement and disposal legal and regulatory framework.
- Managing and monitoring supply and service contracts and logistics related to procurement activities.
- Maintenance of procurement database and procurement registry for the Council.
- Preparation of monthly procurement reports.
- Providing general advice and assistance to staff and management on procurement and asset disposal processes.
- Provide secretarial services to the evaluation, and internal procurement and disposal, committees.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics or Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. The candidate must have familiarity with public procurement laws. Further, the candidate must be a member of Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supplies (MIPS).
Personal Attributes and Specifications
- Should be well grounded in procurement.
- Should have good interpersonal skills and be a team player.
- Sound and excellent practical knowledge of PPDA procurement guidelines.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Highly motivated and flexible person with ability to work under pressure.
Job Title : Assistant Rehabilitation Officer (3 Positions)
Grade : MCD 6
Reporting to : Rehabilitation Manager
Responsible for : Provision of implementation of community based inclusive development programs at the district level for the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities
Duties
- Conduct the identification, initial assessment and referral of persons with disabilities.
- Maintain a database of persons with disabilities and organizations implementing disability programs in an assigned catchment area.
- Provide training on the Persons with Disabilities Act, National Disability Policy and other relevant documents.
- Plan and implement activities aimed at creating public awareness on disability rights in the catchment area.
- Provide counseling services to persons with disabilities and their guardians
- Supervise the day-to-day tasks of Community Rehabilitation Assistants and Community Rehabilitation Volunteers
- Promote inter-agency collaboration in line with the cross-cutting nature of disability
- Draw and implement rehabilitation plans.
- Compile and submit reports to the Rehabilitation Manager and other partners
- Ensure that family members are involved in the rehabilitation process.
- Handle complaints on the violation of the rights of persons with disabilities
- Investigate any matter relating to violation on the rights of persons with disabilities
- assist in the mobilization of resources at district level for disability programming and interventions
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Work or any Social Science Degree, project management, or Special Needs Education with 3 years relevant working experience.
Personal Attributes and Specifications
- Be conversant with human rights issues affecting persons with disability in Malawi
- Computer literacy skills
- Experience in stakeholder collaboration and resource mobilization.
SUBMISSION AND APPLICATION
Malawi Council for Disability Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disabilities and women are highly encouraged to apply. The Council is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism; as such any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved shall be disqualified.
Qualified and interested individuals who meet the above specifications should submit their written applications, curriculum vitae with three traceable referees, and copies of certificates not later than 4:30pm on 30th June, 2026 to:
The Director General
Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA)
P. O. Box 5971
LIMBE.
Or Email all application documents as one pdf to careers@macoda.mw