Malawi Housing Corporation
The Malawi Housing Corporation, a statutory Corporation established by the Malawi Housing Corporation Act (cap. 32.02) of the laws of Malawi is looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following vacant positions existing in its establishment. The positions are tenable in the Regional Office, South and Regional office, Centre.
The Company
Malawi Housing Corporation was established through the Malawi Housing Act 1964 ( Chapter 32.02) of the Laws of Malawi. Its mandate is to construct houses, develop plots and maintan the existing houses and plots. The Act was ammended by Parliament in December 2016 extending the mandate to enable the Corporation to operate as a commercial entity.
Vision
To be a leading provider of decent and affordable housing and ancillary services for Malawians.
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 POSITIONS
1. POSITION – PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER (1)
LOCATION – REGIONAL OFFICE (S)
Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, the incumbet is expected to provide legal support and supervisory services to
the Corporation.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Implimenting policies, plans, strategies, procedures and systems on legal matters.
b) Conducting litigation initiated by and against the Corporation.
c) Providing legal support in drafting and vetting of documents
d) Enforcing debt collection.
e) Providing legal advice and opinion on legal issues
f) Allocating work and appraising support staff in the Legal Services Department.
g) Liasing with other departments in the Corporation on key legal matters affecting the Corporation.
h) Working with other relievant stakeholders on legal matters
i) Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment
j) Preparing reports
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- Minimum of one (1) year work experiencepost admission to the bar
- Possession of a valid licence to practice law in the courts of Malawi
- Desired Qualities and Competences
- Provable experience in handling litigations in the courts of Malawi
- Strong research skils and ability to work under pressure
- Good drafting and analytical skills
- Ability to understand and interpret the relivant legislationand regulations
- Attention to detail.
- Multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work long and odd hours
- Strong communication and intepersonal skills
- Self-starter and Proactive
- Team player.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application letters, full detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) including three traceable referees and copies of certificates should be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Application for the Posts and should be addressed to :
The Chief Executive Officer
Malawi Housing Corporation
Area 6
LILONGWE
and should be dropped in the box marked “Application Letters” at the Malawi Housing Corporation, Head Office reception.
The closing date of receipt of applications is 31st March, 2025
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.