The Anti-Corruption Bureau was established by an Act of Parliament to receive and investigate complaints of alleged or suspected corrupt practices; to prosecute offences under the Corrupt Practices Act; to investigate and report on the conduct of any public officer which is connected or conducive to corrupt practices; to take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in public and private bodies and to solicit public support in the fight against corruption. ACB is in the process of recruiting suitable persons to fill vacant posts as detailed below:

Job Title: Director of Corporate Services
Grade: 3/E
Division : Corporate Services
Location : Lilongwe

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Director General, the Director of Corporate Services plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Bureau. In overall, the responsibilities of the Director of Corporate Services are to oversee the implementation of the Bureau’s strategies and policies in Finance Procurement, Human Resource, ICT and General Office Administration and stakeholder engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Devising and implementing Sound Financial Policies, Strategies and Systems.
2. Providing liaison with National Audit Office and Cooperation Partners.
3. Procurement policies, strategies, rules and regulations.
4. Formulating and implementing appropriate Information Communication and Technology (ICT) policies and strategies that support operation of the Bureau.
5. Providing Leadership to staff in the |Finance, Human Resource, Procurement and ICT sections.
6. Giving strategic leadership to the Bureau’s corporate affairs, creating a culture of effective and efficient services by developing policies and systems that ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
7. Providing effective and efficient administration and support services.
8. Taking lead in resource mobilization for the institution.
9. Organizing and attending management meetings.
10. Managing performance appraisal of staff.
11. Spearheading the budgeting process and its implementation.
12. Ensuring the preparation of annual, management and financial reports
13. Dealing with Audit Queries and Public Accounts Committee issues.

Minimum Qualifications and Experiences

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Management or related field.
• A minimum of ten years’ experience in Finance, Management or Administration at senior management level.

Core Competence

• Tech savvy
• Excellent leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of Human Resource Management & Development
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to cultivate a good work relationship with employees
• People management and team building skills
• Data focused
• Strategic thinking and be able to navigate critical situations to achieve the goals of the Bureau.
• Resource mobilization skills
• Problem solving agility
• Ability to align actions with long term goals

Details of the Posts are as follows:

1. Employment will be on a three (3) year contract period, renewable depending on performance.
2. Competitive/attractive remuneration package will be offered
3. Applicants must be of outstanding honesty and integrity.
4. Applicants should be willing to be subjected to a vetting process.
5. Applicants must be computer literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.
6. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
7. Successful applicants will be required to abide by the Bureau’s Strict Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour.

If you think you meet the standards set out for the post above, please send your application, copies of certificates and Curriculum Vitae to:

The Director General
Anti-Corruption Bureau
P.O. Box 2437
LILONGWE

Please indicate the post you have applied for on the envelope.

Closing Date for applications is 17th March 2025

A CAREER IN THE ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU IS A COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING CORRUPTION.

Anti-Corruption Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.