INTRODUCTIONThe National Planning Commission (NPC) is an autonomous public institution that was created
\nthrough an Act of Parliament in 2017 to coordinate the formulation of long and medium-term national
\ndevelopment plans and oversee their implementation. NPC has since then coordinated the successful
\nformulation of the Malawi 2063 national vision and the Malawi 2063 First 10-Year Implementation
\nPlan (MIP-1), among other plans, whose implementation it is currently overseeing.To fulfill its mandate effectively and efficiently, an opportunity has risen within the institution to fill
\nthe following positions:PROCUREMENT OFFICER \u2013 GRADE NP5The Procurement Officer will be reporting the Director of Finance and AdministrationKey Duties and Responsibilities1. Sourcing procurement quotations in accordance with Government approved procedures and conducting procurement and supplies negotiations with suppliers to achieve both quality and cost effectiveness of procurement,
\n2. Preparing bid documents, TRFs and RFPs and maintaining their records appropriately,
\n3. Preparing specifications for commodities, services and contracts in liaison with user Departments,
\n4. Preparing procurement plans and programmes and executing them timely,
\n5. Preparing procurement reports for management appraisal,
\n6. Conducting evaluation of bids and procurement surveys with a view to recommending efficient and cost- effective supplies and suppliers,
\n7. Initiating the preparation of annual Procurement Plans and quarterly\/annual procurement reports,
\n8. Monitoring supplier performance on delivery, quality, price adjustments,
\n9. Maintaining sound professional relationship with suppliers and update approved supplier list.Minimum Academic Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management or Business Administration or procurement
\nrelated discipline with at least 3 years\u2019 experience in a related field.A registered member of Malawi Institute of Procurement and SupplyMETHODS OF APPLICATIONCandidates who meet the requirements should submit their application in the following manner:(i) an updated Curriculum Vitae which includes names and contacts of three traceable referees;
\n(ii) Brief cover letter indicating motivation for the job and suitability of candidature;
\n(iii) and copies of their academic and professional qualifications.NPC is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages women and those with special
\nneeds to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged. The application should be sent to
\nthe address below not later than Friday, 8th August 2025 addressed to:The Director General
\nNational Planning Commission
\n2ndFloor, Chief M\u2019mbelwa House
\nPrivate Bag B316
\nLilongwe
\nMALAWIEmail: recruitment@npc.mwwww.npc.mw<\/p>\n
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