MALAWI BROADCASTING CORPORATION (MBC)
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT RECRUITMENT POSITION:
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION

This is a highly demanding strategic leadership role. We are seeking a visionary and innovative HR leader who will provide policy guidance and initiate operational, human resource, and administrative innovations geared at making MBC a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive Corporation. The ideal candidate will be a change agent, driving organizational effectiveness and fostering a high-performance culture.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Academic: A Master’s Degree AND a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Administration or Business Administration from recognized and accredited institutions.
• Professional Membership: Full membership of the Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) or an equivalent recognized national/international human resource professional body.
• Work Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of postgraduate work experience, with at least five (5) of those years served at an Executive Management level within a reputable public or private institution. This experience must demonstrate a proven track record of strategic leadership, policy formulation, organizational transformation, and Board governance.

ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinker: Proven ability to align human resource and administrative strategies with overall corporate objectives to drive organizational performance.
• Innovative & Transformational: Demonstrable capacity to initiate, implement, and monitor operational and administrative innovations, systems, and processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Governance Expert: Strong experience in managing Board and Committee affairs, including the provision of high-level governance and secretariat support.
• Exceptional Communicator: Superior written and verbal communication skills, good negotiation skills, with the ability to advise and influence Executive Management and staff on complex HR and administrative matters.
• Integrity & Resilience: Unquestionable personal and professional integrity, with the resilience to manage a complex portfolio, including cross-cutting issues such as HIV/AIDS, gender mainstreaming, and climate change.
• People Management: Excellent people management and interpersonal skills; able to deal effectively with a diverse workforce; self-motivated and a strong team player.
• Labour Law Expertise: Thorough understanding of the Malawi Labour Laws and good human resource management practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Policy & Strategy:

• Formulating, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing human resource and administrative policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure operational effectiveness.

Talent Management:

• Overseeing the entire recruitment and selection processes to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Planning, coordinating, and monitoring staff development and career progression frameworks.
• Administering performance and reward management systems, processes, and procedures.

Strategic Advisory:

• Providing authoritative advice and support to management and staff on the implementation of the Corporation’s Human Resource and Administrative policies and procedures.
• Interpreting human resource and administrative policies, laws and regulations and ensuring compliance with applicable Malawi Labour Laws and good Human Resource Management practices.

Governance & Board Support:

• Coordinating Board and Board Committee affairs, including the provision of governance and secretariat support, in liaison with the Director General.

Cross-Cutting Management:

• Overseeing the management and implementation of cross-cutting issues such as HIV and AIDS, gender mainstreaming, and climate change awareness at the workplace.

Operational Oversight:

• Overseeing the implementation of procurement, works, and buildings activities to ensure efficiency and value for money.
• Consolidating and implementing departmental budgets in line with corporate financial frameworks.
• Supervising staff in the Department.

Performance & Reporting:

• Appraising the performance of Human Resource and Administration Managers.
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of statutory and Government reports, performance management documentation, and related corporate returns in liaison with Executive Management.
• Preparing management reports on the performance of the human resource and administration functions.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

MBC shall offer an attractive and competitive employee benefits package in accordance with its emolument structure commensurate with qualifications and experience. This includes a competitive salary, medical insurance, and membership to a contributory pension scheme.