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: Capacity Development and Environment Manager (No. of posts 1)
\nGrade: FC3
\nResponsible to: Director of Social and Economic Development Services
\nResponsible for : Capacity Development Specialist and Environment and Social Safeguards SpecialistJob PurposeBuild capacity of Local Authorities and communities in projects planning, implementation, management and environment and social sustainability mainstreaming.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Developing and implementing strategic mechanisms for identifying training and capacity development needs, environment, social, health and safety management issues in the implementation of development programmes in Local AuthoritiesInstituting and developing capacity development programmes to facilitate implementation and sustainability of projects.Determining financial, human and material resources required for effective implementation of capacity development, environment and social safeguards programmesCoordinating, facilitating and monitoring the efficient\u00a0execution of capacity development and environment and social safeguards interventions according to accepted standards for institutional development at the Local Authority and community levels.Supervising and controlling the preparation of short and long term programmes and annual budget plans for Capacity Development and Environment DivisionTimely production, review and submission of appropriate reports on capacity development and environment and social safeguardsManaging and\u00a0monitoring\u00a0departmental\u00a0performance, coach\/ mentor and appraising staff.Required QualificationMaster\u2019s Degree in Education or Environmental Sciences or Social Science or Leadership and Management or Development StudiesPerson SpecificationsSeven (6) years relevant work experience at management level and in the implementation of capacity development programmes or Environmental and Social safeguards interventions in government and development partner funded projectsStrong leadership, coaching and management skillsKnowledge of Government policies and those of relevant development partnersSelf-motivated, sound leadership qualities and able to work effectively for extended periods without direct supervisionKnowledge and use of relevant MS packages and electronic facilitiesWell-developed\u00a0skills in verbal and written\u00a0presentationsTeam player, good at organizing human and material resourcesAbility to work under pressureSalary ScaleNational 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 ApplicationInterested 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
\nNational Local Government Finance Committee
\nP.O. Box 31162
\nRed Cross Complex
\nArea 14
\nLilongwe 3
\nEmail:\u00a0recruitment@nlgfc.gov.mwApplicants 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.<\/p>\n
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