Malawi Housing Corporation
The Malawi Housing Corporation is a statutory corporation established by the Malawi Housing Corporation Act (cap. 32:02) of the Laws of Malawi is looking for suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and mature individuals to fill the following vacant position existing in its establishment. The position is tenable at the Head Office in Blantyre.
The Company
Malawi Housing Corporation was established through the Malawi Housing Act of 1964 (Cap. 32:02) of the Laws of Malawi. Its mandate is to construct houses, develop plots and maintain the existing houses and plots. The Act was amended by Parliament in December 2016 by extending the mandate to enable the Corporation operate as a commercial entity.
Vision
To be a leading provider of decent and affordable housing and ancillary services for Malawi.
Mission
To 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 POSITION
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND CORPORATE SERVICES
Key Roles and Responsibilities
The Director of Administration and Corporate Services shall be expected to perform the following functions and responsibilities:
a) Developing, reviewing, coordinating and monitoring policies, plans, strategies, systems and processes on corporate services.
b) Overseeing implementation of all programmes of corporate services.
c) Advising Management on matters relating to corporate services.
d) Preparing budget and monitoring its implementation.
e) Preparing corporate services reports.
f) Enforcing rules and regulations of the Corporation.
g) Representing MHC on corporate services issues.
h) Servicing the Board.
i) Developing contingency plans to manage risks.
j) Developing resource-mobilizing strategies and monitoring implementation.
k) Allocating work and appraisal staff.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration: Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management or Strategic Management, Degree in Law.
- Minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience at senior, management level in a busy organization
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven knowledge in administration
- Good report writing skills
- Mature, with high levels of ethics and integrity
- Good analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong lobbying skills
- Quick learner; Self-starter and Proactive
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application letters together with the detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) including three traceable referees and copies of certificates in a sealed envelope clearly stating the position applied for should be sent to:
The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
LILONGWE 3
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd May, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged and invited for interviews.