Director Of Human Resources And Administration

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MALAWI BROADCASTING CORPORATION (MBC)

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION

Location: Blantyre

OVERVIEW

MBC is Malawi's national public service broadcaster, established under the Communications Act, 2016. As a public broadcasting services licensee, MBC is mandated to inform, educate, and entertain the public through objective, professional and independent broadcasting.

To strengthen its executive leadership team, MBC invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and dynamic Malawian professionals to fill the following Executive Management position:

Position: Director of Human Resources and Administration

Contract: 3-Year Performance-Based Contract

Location: MBC Head Office, Blantyre

This is a highly demanding strategic leadership role. We are seeking a visionary and innovative HR leader who will provide policy guidance and initiate operational, human resource, and administrative innovations geared at making MBC a rejuvenated, vibrant and competitive Corporation.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Academic: A Master's Degree AND a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Administration or Business Administration from recognized and accredited institutions. • Professional Membership: Full membership of the Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) or an equivalent recognized national/international HR professional body. • Work Experience: Minimum ten (10) years post-graduate work experience, with at least five (5) years at Executive Management level within a reputable public or private institution, with proven track record in strategic leadership, policy formulation, organizational transformation and Board governance.

ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinker with ability to align HR strategies with corporate objectives. • Innovative & Transformational leader. • Governance Expert - experience in Board and Committee affairs. • Exceptional Communicator with superior negotiation skills. • Integrity & Resilience to manage complex portfolio including HIV/AIDS, gender and climate change. • Excellent People Management and interpersonal skills. • Thorough understanding of Malawi Labour Laws and best HR practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing HR and administrative policies. • Overseeing recruitment, talent management, staff development and performance/reward systems. • Providing authoritative advisory on HR policies and compliance with Labour Laws. • Coordinating Board and Board Committee affairs and providing secretariat support. • Overseeing cross-cutting issues: HIV/AIDS, gender mainstreaming, climate change. • Overseeing procurement, works and buildings activities. • Consolidating and implementing departmental budgets. • Supervising staff and appraising performance of HR and Administration Managers. • Preparing statutory and Government reports and management reports.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

MBC shall offer an attractive and competitive package including competitive salary, medical insurance and membership to a contributory pension scheme.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Submit:

1. Detailed and up-to-date CV 2. Names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees 3. Certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates

Send under confidential cover to:

The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations

P.O. Box 30061 Capital City,

LILONGWE 3

Closing Date: 2nd September, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

MBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.