VACANCIES ADVERTISEMENT

The Human Rights Commission (the Commission), an independent institution established under Chapter XI of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, with the primary mandate of the promotion and protection of human rights and investigations of violations of the rights accorded by the Constitution or any other law in Malawi, invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Title of Post: Procurement Officer

Grade: H8

Duties:

• Manage the procurement activities of the Commission
• Producing a Procurement plan for the designated procurement activities;
• Drafting solicitation and preparation of documents such as: Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents, bidding documents, Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation notices and shortlists;
• Preparing quarterly Procurement Reports;
• Advising the Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC), management and the Commission on all procurement issues within the Commission;
• Drafting and Managing contracts, in liaison with User Departments, to ensure delivery of goods/services and completion of works is in accordance with the contract terms and conditions in order to achieve value for money;
• Managing Evaluation of Bids and preparing Evaluation Reports for submission to IPDC for consideration;
• Checking and verifying Invoices for payment in accordance with contract terms and following Government financial management requirements;
• Carry out such other lawful duties as assigned by the Commission from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or its equivalent;
• Be registered with Malawi Institute of Procurement Supply (MIPS);
• A minimum of three (3) Years relevant work experience in a busy procurement office;
• Proven understanding of Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act and Public Procurement Regulations is essential;
• Appreciation of Human rights Issues;
• Good communication skills;
• Computer literacy is required.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Female applicants, as well as persons with disability, who meet the pre-requisite qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

The Commission believes in zero tolerance for child abuse and sexual harassment within the institution and further acknowledges that children and females are entitled to full protection from exploitation and abuse. In this regard, all successful candidates will undergo Police checks for any child abuse and sexual harassment criminal record.

Please note that any canvassing shall lead to disqualification. Interested persons should submit their applications, indicating how they are suited to discharge the duties highlighted above, with up-to-date detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses of three traceable referees to the following address:

The Chairperson,

Upper Appointment and Disciplinary Committee,

Malawi Human Rights Commission,

HB House, Off Paul Kagame Road,

Private Bag 378,

Lilongwe 3.

Or email: info@mhrcmw.org

The dosing date for applications is Tuesday, 11th August, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late submissions will not be accepted.