BACKGROUNDThe Office of the Director of Public Officers\u2019 Declarations (ODPOD) is an independent governance
\npublic institution within the Malawi Government established in 2014 under Section 6(1) of the Public
\nOfficers\u2019 (Declaration of Assets, Liabilities and Business Interests) Act. The Act provides legal and institutional framework for prescribed public officers to declare their assets, liabilities and business interests upon assuming office and subsequent updates each year. In this regard, under the said Act, the ODPOD is mandated to administer and manage the public officers\u2019 declaration regime in order to promote public confidence in the public service. Furthermore, the declaration system acts as one of the tools for preventing, deterring and detecting illicit self-enrichment, abuse of office and conflict of interest by public officers in order to curtail corruption.To achieve these goals, the ODPOD counts on members of staff that value team effort, appropriately qualified, talented, astute, brave, professional, innovative, motivated and transformational, among other general attributes.INVITATION FOR JOB APPLICATIONSAn opportunity to recruit additional members of staff has arisen in the Office of the Director of Public Officers\u2019 Declarations (ODPOD). Applications are, therefore, being invited from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the vacant positions tenable at the ODPOD\u2019s secretariat in Lilongwe, as follows:VAC.NO. ODPOD\/05\/25
\nJob Title: Research, Policy and Planning Officer (ODP6\/I)
\nReporting To: The Principal Research, Policy and Planning Officer
\nLocation: Office of the Director of Public Officers\u2019 Declarations, LilongweJOB OVERVIEWThe Research, Policy and Planning Officer will have the responsibility of assisting the Principal Research,
\nPolicy and Planning Officer in issues of research, policy and planning, implementing, monitoring the ODPOD\u2019s plans, developing, and reviewing organizational and departmental policies.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Assist in compiling of reports from various sections\/regions for consolidation, analysis and reporting.
\n2. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring the ODPOD\u2019s divisional and sectional plans in
\ncollaboration with key personnel.
\n3. Assist in developing and reviewing policies which affect the Directorate
\n4. Design data collection tools and methodologies, including surveys, interviews, and focus group
\ndiscussions.
\n5. Collect, clean, and analyse data using statistical software and other tools.
\n6. Interpret findings and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
\n7. Prepare working papers, reports and briefs designed to aid in the process of planning, policy formulation and problem solving
\n8. Report to the Principal Research, Policy and Planning Officer on developments and changes in
\nlegislation, regulations, international standards and other relevant research
\n9. Assist other departments in collection, analysis and reporting of declarations statistical data for statutory reporting purposes
\n10. Maintaining an up-to-date data base for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tracking and
\nreporting purposes
\n11. Assist in report compilation and reporting for the reform\u2019s agenda and Performance contracts.
\n12. Serving on various institutional committees.
\n13. Collecting, analyzing and compiling data on the functionality and implementation of the mandate of
\nthe ODPOD.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE1. A Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Social Science with a major in economics, development studies, monitoring and evaluation, project management, or statistics.
\n2. A minimum of two years\u2019 work experience in planning, research and monitoring and evaluation.CORE COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES1. Working knowledge of research methods and evaluation techniques and mechanisms
\n2. Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
\n3. Working knowledge of public policy, research and planning4. Good project management skills
\n5. Good team-building skills
\n6. Working knowledge of regulations and procedures governing the public service
\n7. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.
\n8. Proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, or any other statistical softwareNOTES1. Due to the nature of the functions of the ODPOD, only candidates who demonstrate undoubted qualities
\nof maturity, integrity, and high ethical standing necessary for handling sensitive and confidential
\ninformation and have a clean criminal record are eligible for recruitment within the ODPOD.2. All shortlisted candidates shall undergo a rigorous vetting process of their integrity track records
\nby relevant security agencies to determine their suitability for the job. In that regard, all applicants
\nfor any of the advertised positions shall, by the act of submitting their applications, be deemed to have
\nvoluntarily submitted to the vetting process. The results of the vetting process shall, for all purposes,
\nremain confidential.3. The ODPOD is an equal opportunity employer. The ODPOD is committed to promoting merit,
\nfairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality, professionalism, and the rule of law. To ensure
\nthese values, the interviewing panel shall comprise experts drawn from across the various public sector
\ninstitutions. As such, any form of canvassing is not allowed, and any candidate involved in canvassing
\nof any kind shall be disqualified.
\n4. The Vacancy can also be accessed from the ODPOD\u2019s website at www.declarations.gov.mw.MODE OF APPLICATIONInterested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter together with copies of relevant certificates, a detailed current Curriculum Vitae, naming three traceable referees, in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with the post being applied for, to:-The Director of Public Officers\u2019 Declarations, Office of the Director of Public Officers\u2019 Declarations,
\nEpiscopal Conference of Malawi Catholic Secretariat Office Complex,
\nArea 11, Off Chimutu Road,
\nPrivate Bag B340,
\nCity Centre,
\nLILONGWE 3To reach him not later than Monday, 25th August, 2025<\/p>\n
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