READVERTISEMENTVACANCYThe Malawi Housing Corporation, a statutory Corporation established by the Malawi Housing Corporation Act (cap. 32.02) of the laws of Malawi is looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following vacant positions existing in its establishment. The positions are tenable in the Regional Office, South and Regional office, Centre.The CompanyMalawi Housing Corporation was established through the Malawi Housing Act 1964 (Chapter 32.02) of the Laws of Malawi. Its mandate is to construct houses, develop plots and maintan the existing houses and plots. The Act was ammended by Parliament in December 2016 extending the mandate to enable
\nthe Corporation to operate as a commercial entity.VisionTo be a leading provider of decent and affordable housing and ancillary services for Malawians.MissionTo provide and facilitate decent and affordable housing and commercial infrastructure through plot development, construction, maintenance and property management in an environmentally sustainable manner and as a profit making entity.THE VACANT POSITIONS1. POSITION \u2013 PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER (1)
\nLOCATION \u2013 REGIONAL OFFICE (S)Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, the incumbet is expected to provide legal support and supervisory services to the Corporation.Duties and Responsibilitiesa) Implimenting policies, plans, strategies, procedures and systems on legal matters.
\nb) Conducting litigation initiated by and against the Corporation.
\nc) Providing legal support in drafting and vetting of documents
\nd) Enforcing debt collection.
\ne) Providing legal advice and opinion on legal issues
\nf) Allocating work and appraising support staff in the Legal Services Department.
\ng) Liasing with other departments in the Corporation on key legal matters affecting the Corporation.
\nh) Working with other relievant stakeholders on legal matters
\ni) Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment
\nj) Preparing reportsQualifications and ExperienceBachelor\u2019s Degree in LawMinimum of one (1) year work experiencepost admission to the barPossession of a valid licence to practice law in the courts of MalawiDesired Qualities and CompetencesProvable experience in handling litigations in the courts of MalawiStrong research skils and ability to work under pressureGood drafting and analytical skillsAbility to understand and interpret the relivant legislationand regulationsAttention to detail.Multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlinesAbility to work long and odd hoursStrong communication and intepersonal skillsSelf-starter and ProactiveTeam playerMETHOD OF APPLICATIONApplication letters, full detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) including three traceable referees and copies of certificates should be sealed in an envelope clearly marked\u201cApplication for the Posts and should be addressed to :The Chief Executive Officer
\nMalawi Housing Corporation
\nP . O. Box 414
\nArea 6
\nLILONGWEand should be dropped in the box marked \u201cApplication Letters\u201d at the Malawi Housing Corporation, Head Office reception.The closing date of receipt of applications is 15th August 2025Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n
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