Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)
The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) was established by Section 7 (1) of the Environment Management Act (EMA) of 2017 as the principal agency for the protection and management of the environment and sustainable utilization of natural resources. MEPA coordinates, monitors, supervises and consults with all relevant stakeholders on all activities relating to the utilization and management of the environment and natural
The MEPA is inviting applications from suitable, highly qualified, experienced and motivated candidates to fill the position of Procurement and Disposal Officer, Assistant Supplies Officer and a Driver tenable at its secretariat situated in Mpico House opposite British Library, City Center Lilongwe.
PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL OFFICER
JOB IDENTIFICATION FACTORS
Job Title: Procurement and Disposal Officer
Directorate: Procurement and Disposal
Grade: ME 5
Reporting to: Director General
Responsible for: Assistant Supplies Officer
PURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the Job
To manage the Authority’s procurement services
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and reviewing of the Authority’s procurement and disposal of assets policies, strategies, manual, annual procurement plans/work plans, disposal plans and budget.
- Planning, organizing, directing and coordinating implementation of procurement services.
- Mobilizing of resources for operations in respect of procurement programs.
- Procuring goods/works and services in liaison with user Directorates and in accordance with the Authority’s Guidelines, Public Procurement Act and Development partners procurement regulations.
- Preparing Tender Documents, Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for quotations (RFQ) Pre-qualification and contract documents and administer procurement contracts
- Coordinating the preparation of Procurement Notices for advertisement with the media.
- Organizing and coordinating opening of Tenders and Proposals.
- Carrying out duties as Secretary for all Evaluation and IPDC Meetings and providing technical advice.
- Preparing bid evaluation reports for forwarding to IPDC for approval and/or records.
- Coordinating inspection of goods and equipment supplied.
- Conducting contract administration for goods, works and services.
- Preparing timely reports and submitting relevant reports to PPDA and Development partners.
- Advising the IPDC, Directorates, Divisions and Sections on all matters relating to procurement.
- Liaising with government and relevant Development partners on issues affecting procurement of
- Sourcing quotations and preparing Comparative sheets for quotations. (RFQ)
- Carrying out research on market trends on key product prices, availability and suppliers.
- Conducting performance rating and supplier appraisal for all suppliers of goods and services.
- Building the capacity of the Procurement Division at all levels.
- Supervising and appraising staff
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration with CIPS Professional Diploma or University Degree in Engineering with CIPS Professional Diploma
- At least five (5) years post qualification experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy organization
Additional Skills and Abilities
- Leadership skills
- Ability to understand and interpret Public procurement related laws and regulations
- Honesty and integrity
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent computer literacy.
- Good communication skills
- Good report writing skills
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, names and addresses of three traceable referees, one of which must be from the most recent employer should be sent to the following address not later than 22nd February 2025
Director General
Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA)
Private Bag 317
LILONGWE.
MEPA is an equal opportunity employer and only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.