| | JICA is a technical cooperation arm of the Japanese Government responsible for providing technical assistance in developing countries. In Malawi JICA has, among others, projects in sectors like Agriculture & Irrigation, Transport& Infrastructure Water, Energy & Natural Resources, Education and Volunteer program. Currently there are two vacancies for Program Officers as indicated below however, successful candidates must be prepared to be periodically rotated to any other section to deepen experience in program management.
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is inviting applications from interested persons to fill two vacant posts of Program Officers
The successful candidates will be expected:
To provide general administrative and logistical support to JICA office management systems, Project management, Missions and Personnel.
To collect and analyze relevant information that can help in promoting JICA activities in Malawi.
To provide support to section heads on any administrative issues that require his/her involvement.
To implement PDCA cycle in particular section and the whole office.
Attend and report on country sector meetings with other development partners in the country
Represent JICA as a contact person in particular sectors in Malawi
Any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Resident Representative from time to time.
Qualifications and experience.
Applicants for the post must have the following qualifications and qualities:
A relevant Degree or equivalent preferably in Social Sciences, Development studies, Business Administration, Human resource, and Management studies at University level
At least Five (5) years progressive working experience after university qualification with 3 years in one organization, and conversant with Malawi’s development and administrative issues.
Good working experience and abilities in accounting and procurement
Not older than 35 years of age
Good knowledge of computers and packages like word, excel, and power point.
Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken) and at least one local language.
Must have some knowledge of donor approaches to development issues of developing countries
Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural environment is required.
Broad knowledge of current cultural, social, economic and political issues, and a good understanding of the context of development work in Malawi is essential.
Must have “can-do attitude in any type of task
REQUIREMENTS
Applications to be received under the following conditions
A Letter or Write-up of not more than 500 words explaining precisely why you are interested in a working for JICA
Detailed CV ‘with passport size photo and at least two traceable referees
Date of birth and address clearly indicated
Closing date of receiving applications is on 4th Sept. 2017 end of day
The successful candidates will be offered YEARLY contracts that will be renewed annually upon mutual agreement by the parties. Remuneration will be in the range of K350,000.00 to K500,000.00 per month tax free including all benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Resident Representative
JICA Malawi Office
P. 0. Box 30321
Lilongwe 3
E-mail: jicamw-gena@jica.go.jp
Location: Lilongwe
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: K350,000.00 to K500,000.00 per month tax free
Job deadline: 4th September, 2017
Company: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) | | | |
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