PROCUREMENT OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISED)

 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – PROCUREMENT OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISED)

Organization: National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

Location: Lilongwe

Grade: NC 6

Department: Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Unit: Procurement and Asset Disposal Division

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Malawians to fill the position of Procurement Officer.

Job Summary

To provide procurement and asset disposal services in accordance with procurement legislation and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and implementing procurement plans

• Developing and reviewing procurement and disposal policies

• Supporting departments in preparing procurement specifications and terms of reference

• Preparing bid documents, advertisements, and evaluating bids

• Providing technical support to the Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC)

• Conducting procurement surveys and monitoring supplier performance

• Managing supplier database and relationships

• Preparing procurement reports

• Managing procurement contracts

Minimum Requirements

Option 1:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, or related field

• At least 2 years’ experience in procurement or related field

• Must be a member of Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS)

OR

Option 2:

• CIPS Professional Qualification plus a relevant first degree

• At least 2 years’ experience in procurement or related field

• Must be a member of Malawi Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Required Competencies

• Strong procurement and supply management skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Time management and prioritization skills

• Supervisory skills

Application Details

Submit the following:

• Application letter

• Updated CV

• Copies of certificates

Send to:

The Chief Executive Officer

National Council for Higher Education

Private Bag B317, Capital City

Lilongwe 3

(NCHE House, Area 47 Sector 2, next to Chitukuko Petroda Filling Station)

Email: hr@nche.ac.mw

Deadline: 27 February 2025