MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

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DIRECTOR

ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Malawians to fill the following vacant post tenable at AB's Head Office in Lilongwe.

Post: Director
Grade: G1
Contract Period: Three (3) years, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.

2. SUMMARY OF THE JOB
The Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the ACB, and ensuring effective implementation of the Corrupt Practices Act.

3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Without derogating from the generality of paragraph 2, the Director of the ACB shall be responsible to —

1. provide guidance and leadership in the implementation of core functions of the ACB;
2. provide leadership in the formulation, review and implementation of ACB policies and guidelines;
3. lead in the development and evaluation of strategic plans;
4. manage the performance of the ACB;
5. manage resources of the ACB;
6. establish and maintain close collaborative relationships with key stakeholders of the ACB;
7. lead in the recruitment, development and performance appraisal of members of staff;
8. make decisions on staff discipline matters;
9. prepare reports to the National Assembly;
10. monitor and review resource mobilization activities;
11. coordinate audit activities; and
12. take a lead in providing interface between the public and the ACB.

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess —

1. a Master’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting or Auditing field from a reputable education institution accredited or recognized under the National Council for Higher Education Act (Cap. 30:12), obtained subsequent to a Bachelor’s Degree in the stated fields from a reputable education institution accredited or recognized under the National Council for Higher Education Act; and a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification work experience in a reputable organization, of which at least five (5) years must be in a senior management position; or
2. a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting or Auditing from a reputable education institution accredited or recognized under the National Council for Higher Education Act, with at least fifteen (15) years’ post qualification work experience in a reputable organization, of which at least ten (10) years are in a senior management position.

5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be —

1. of high integrity and committed to the fight against corruption; and
2. willing to be subjected to a vetting process.

The successful candidate will be required to abide by the AB's Strict Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour.