The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is a statutory corporation responsible for the regulation of higher education in the Country. NCHE was established by the NCHE Act, No. 15 of 2011, with, among others, the following mandates:To promote and coordinate higher education institutions;To register and de-register higher education institutions;To harmonize selection of students to all public universities;To regulate, determine and maintain standards of teaching, examinations, academic qualifications and academic facilities;To develop a national qualification framework which is compatible with regional and international standards;To determine minimum criteria and procedures for registration and de-registration of higher education institutions;To accredit both public and private higher education institutions;To design and recommend to the Minister institutional quality assurance standards for the establishment, standardization and accreditation of higher education institutions including standards of teaching and learning; infrastructure, physical plant and equipment; the development of curricula; libraries and learning resource centres; safety of teaching and learning facilities, and student transfer between programmes and higher education institutions.The Council is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Malawian professionals to be considered for the following vacant position:1.0 Office Assistant
\nGrade: NC 10
\nDepartment: Finance and Administration
\nDivision: Human Resource and Administration
\nReports to: Administrative AssistantPURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob Summary: To provide general office services.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsuring that offices and premises are cleanDelivering, collecting and distributing mail;Moving files from one office to anotherPreparing and serving refreshmentsEnsuring that the motorcycles are in good conditions and roadworthy;Running official errandsAssisting in receiving and directing visitors to appropriate officersMinimum Academic and Professional Qualifications\/ExperienceMalawi Schools Certificate of Education and Motor Cycle Driving Licence.Competencies and other attributesOrganization skillsCustomer care skillsCommunication and interpersonal skills erity and confidentialyTeam player2.0 Procurement Officer
\nGrade: NC 6
\nDepartment: Office of the Chief Executive Officer
\nUnit: Procurement and Asset Disposal Division
\nReports to: Chief Executive Officer
\nResponsible for : Assistant Procurement OfficerPURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob Summary: To provide procurement and asset disposal servicesKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesPreparing and executing procurement plan for designated procurement activities in accordance with Procurement LegislationDeveloping, reviewing and implementing procurement and disposal policies and proceduresSupporting user departments in the development of Procurement specifications and terms of reference for goods, works and servicesPreparing solicitation documents, their advertisements and evaluating bid proposalsProviding technical advice to Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC)Conducting procurement surveys and monitoring of supplier performance to improve Procurement functionManaging supplier relationships and databasePreparing of Reports.Managing Procurement ContractsMinimum Academic and Professional Qualifications\/ExperienceBachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics ManagementTwo (2) years\u2019 experience in procurement and supply or in related fields.Must be a Member of Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS).OrCIPS Professional Qualification, and related first degree.Two (2) years\u2019 experience in Procurement and Supply or in related fieldsMust be a Member of Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS).Competencies and other attributesProcurement and supplies skillsGood Time Management skills and ability to make prioritiesGood communication and interpersonal skillsSupervisory Skills3.0 Principal Accreditation Officer (Three-year Contract)
\nGrade: NC 5
\nDepartment: Registration and Accreditation Services
\nReports to : Chief Accreditation OfficerPURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob summary: To register higher education institutions and programmes in Malawi.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesMaintaining documents required for accreditation of higher education institutions;Facilitating the identification, training, and commissioning of peer reviewers;Providing logistical support to site inspection team, peer reviewers and other panels during accreditation processes;Drafting technical inspection and\/or status reports;Preparing schedule of activities;Following up with peer reviewers to ensure timely submission of evaluation reports;Maintaining a register of pre-qualified resource persons; database for approved programme per University; status report on evaluation of University Academic Programmes; and master register of all submitted programmes;Responding to queries and correspondence from various stakeholders on accreditation requirements.Drafting tools and instruments for accreditation.Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications\/Work ExperienceMaster\u2019s Degree and a relevant Bachelor\u2019s degree, PLUSThree (3) years\u2019 experience of higher education.Competencies and other AttributesReport writing, communication and presentation skillsAbility to work in teamsNetworking skillICT skill.Ability to work under minimal supervisionKnowledge in legal instruments used for institutional accreditationUnderstanding of higher education legislation.4.0 Chief Quality Audit Officer
\nGrade: NC 4
\nDepartment\/Division: Standards and Quality Audit
\nReports to: Deputy Director (Quality Audit)
\nResponsible for: Principal Quality Audit OfficerPURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob summary: To audit higher education institutions and assure compliance and continuous improvement towards quality and relevance.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesCoordinating the preparation of quality audit tools and schedules for monitoring compliance to higher education institutions education policies and standardsIdentifying data needs and overseeing data collection, analysis, and dissemination with respect to the status of Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) mechanisms in higher education institutions;Initiating the assessment for authorisation of collaboration between foreign universities and local institutions;Conducting compliance visits and spot checks to non-registered, registered and accredited higher education institutions;Leading in the production of, and reviewing quality audit reports;Conducting regular inspection, monitoring and evaluation of all higher education institutions;Attending and participating in regional and international forums on Quality Audit;Attending and participating in regional and international forums on Quality Audit;Initiating the process of ranking of Higher education institutions;Facilitating training and engagement of highly qualified and experienced Peer Reviewers, Experts, Resource Persons and Strategic Partners\/Stakeholders in quality audit of higher education institutions;Carrying regular inspection, monitoring and evaluation of all HEls for compliance with set standards;Facilitating collaborations between foreign and local higher education institutionsMinimum Academic and Professional Qualifications\/Work ExperienceMaster\u2019s Degree, and a relevant Bachelor\u2019s Degree; PlusFive (5) years\u2019 experience in higher education or serving Principal Standards Officer with over four (4) years\u2019 experience at that level.Competencies and other AttributesCommunication and factual report writing skillsUnderstanding of national goals, policies and development objectivesAbility to work individuallyStrategic planningAbility to positively influence staffInformation Technology skillsAbility to work under minimal supervisionClear understanding of higher education legislation.Chief Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
\nGrade: NC4
\nDepartment: Planning, Research and Development
\nReports to: Director of Planning, Research and Development
\nResponsible for\u00a0: Principal Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation OfficerPURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob summary: To provide planning, monitoring and evaluation services.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesCoordinating the development and review of NCHE\u2019s strategic plans, budgets, annual work-plans, and performance contracts;Formulating and coordinating the implementation of reforms;Developing monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure optimal resource utilization;Developing strategies and reviewing proposals for resource mobilization;Leading the monitoring and evaluation efforts for policies, strategic plans, programs and budget implementation ensuring that all activities are in line with NCHE\u2019s strategic objectives, higher education priorities, and national goals;Coordinating projects implementation and ensuring that projects and are executed effectively and efficiently to meet the desired outcomes;Compiling mandatory and performance reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and comprehensive data presentation;Coordinating the production of regular reports on the status of higher education and its impact on national development goals;Coordinating the development and implementation of management information systems for the HE sector;Developing and coordinating the implementation of higher education funding model;Formulating strategies for data collection, analysis, dissemination and use to support evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation;Supporting the formulation and review of criteria and requirements for Student Admission into Public Universities to ensure that admission policies are fair, transparent, and aligned with national education goals;Coordinating the implementation of the M&E capacity-building strategy for all staff;Developing and implementing knowledge management and utilization strategiesMinimum Academic and Professional Qualifications\/Work ExperienceMaster\u2019s degree in Economics, Statistics, Education, Mathematics and Planning; and a relevant Bachelor\u2019s Degree.Five (5) years\u2019 experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer with over four (4) years\u2019 experience at that level.Must be a member of ECAMA.Competencies and other AttributesStrong proposal writing, research, report writing and communication skillsProficiency in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and other relevant statistical packageLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganized and ability to work under pressure\/meet deadlinesResource mobilization skillsAnalytical skillsKnowledge in higher education and ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management Systems).The application dossier (application letters, Curriculum Vitae with copies of certificates) must be forwarded to the address below before midnight on 12th September, 2025:The Chief Executive Officer
\nNational Council for Higher Education
\nPrivate Bag B317
\nCapital City
\nLilongwe 3NCHE House, Area 47 Sector 2 next to Chitukuko Petroda Filling Station.Email:\u00a0hr@nche.ac.mwOnly shortlisted applicants shall be acknowledged.\u2018NCHE is an equal opportunity employer\u2019<\/p>\n
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