{"id":3297,"date":"2025-08-12T12:02:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T12:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/job\/chief-procurement-and-assets-disposal-officer\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T00:50:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T00:50:22","slug":"chief-procurement-and-assets-disposal-officer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/?post_type=job_listing&p=3297","title":{"rendered":"Chief Procurement and Assets Disposal Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act (Chapter 46:03 of the Laws of Malawi. Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market and Single, Buyer Operations in Malawi ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing within the Corporation:\u201dThe\u00a0Chief Procurement and Assets Disposal Officer is incorporated under the Companies Act (Chapter 46:03 of the Laws of Malawi. Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market and Single, Buyer Operations in Malawi ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing within the Corporation:\u201dChief Procurement and Assets Disposal Officer (1\u00a0Position)Grade: ES5<br \/>\nLocation: ESCOM Head Office<br \/>\nReporting to: Procurement and Assets Disposal Manager<br \/>\nResponsible for: Senior Procurement and Assets Disposal OfficerPurpose of the JobTo facilitate procurement of goods, works and services and disposal of assets in line with the existing and applicable Public Procurement and Disposal of assets legal framework, the Corporation\u2019s policies and regulations whilst ensuring economy, efficiency transparency.faimness. accountabifty.ethical standards and promotion of competition among othersLead the procurement team in the implementation of the procurement planKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeading in the development, and review procurement plans, policies, procedures, standards and regulationsLeading and monitoring implementation procurement and asset disposal plans, policies, procedures, standards and regulationsInterpreting procurement and asset disposal policies and regulationsPreparing and reviewing solicitation documents for procurement of goods, works and services.Coordinating the Closing, opening and evaluation of bid documentsLeading in the administration of procurement contracts and ensuring delivery of goods and services in accordance with the contract terms and end-user requirements.Preparing minutes and reports for the IPDC, Management and the PPDA.Liaising with requisitioning units to come up with correct product and service specificationsPreparing and reviewing procurement contract documentsProviding general advice and assistance to staff and management on procurement and asset disposalCompile regular procurement progress reports and submit to the Manager and Director and update him\/her of any issues so that timely remedial measures can be takenDraft addenda\/variation orders to contractsAttributes and competenciesHigh level of attention to detailsInterpersonal relationship and communication skillsMentoring and coaching skillsOrganizational skills, planning, budgeting, work prioritization and time managementProfessionalism and adherence to good work ethicsResilience and personal drive, self-motivationMaintain confidentiality and respectful of sensitive situations and informationMinimum Qualifications and ExperienceA minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognised and reputable university in either Procurement, Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management.Professional membership with preferably Malawi\u00a0Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS) and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).5 years\u2019 relevant work experience in the field \/industry.APPLICATION METHOD:<br \/>\nHard Copies in an ervelope clearly indicating the position applied for on topATTACHMENTS:<br \/>\nApplication Letter, Curricufum Vitoe with 3 traceable referees and Certified Copies of CertificatesCLOSING DATE:<br \/>\nFriday. 22nd August 2025ADDRESSED TO:<br \/>\nDirector of Human Resources and Administration,<br \/>\nESCOM House.<br \/>\nP.O. Box 2047.<br \/>\nBlantyre.Only candidates possessing accredited qualifications will be considered for shortlisting in cases where one\u2019s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide evidence to the contrary.Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews through email.ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n<p>Apply Via:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[18],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-3297","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-blantyre","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/3297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=3297"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=3297"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=3297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}