Centre Manager

Ministry of Youth and Sports

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Malawians, Civil Servants or non-civil servants, as the case may be, depending on the requirements of the post, for the vacancies listed below existing in the Civil Service:

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

Vac. 90/24
Post : Centre Manager (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Neno Integrated Youth Centre (Neno)

Qualifications:
Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Agribusiness Management, Value Chain Agriculture and Agriculture Extension, obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties:

  1. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Centre, ensuring rational allocation of resources to all production units of the Centre namely; Crop Production, Livestock Management and Fish Farming;
  2. Ensuring that all farming activities are conducted according to best practices and in compliance with relevant regulations’
  3. Managing supply chain logistics, including procurement of inputs and disposal of produce;
  4. Integrating non-core centre activities (youth leadership training, life skills, sports and recreation, etc.) to the day-to-day business of the Centre;
  5. Developing and managing the Centre’s budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and financial sustainability;
  6. Monitoring financial performance, analyzing variances and implementing corrective actions as needed;
  7. Preparing regular financial reports and presenting them to the Ministry;
  8. Developing and implementing a commercial strategy to maximize revenue and profitability;
  9. Identifying new business opportunities, including market expansion and product diversification;
  10. Leading in proposal development to finance Centre operations;
  11. Conducting market research to stay informed about industry trends and customer needs;
  12. Providing training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and performance;
  13. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including communities, development partners and government agencies;
  14. Collaborating with research institutions and agricultural organisations to adopt innovative practices and technologies.

Note:
Documentary evidence of major requirements specified in the advertisement shall be required during interviews. Serving officers will also be required to demonstrate during the interviews that they are permanent and pensionable officers in the Civil Service by producing letters of confirmation in appointment in addition to letters of condition of appointment on probation (PSR 19).

Civil Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Interested qualified candidates should submit their applications together with copies of relevant Certificates and Curriculum Vitae to: –

The Secretary
The Civil Service Commission
P.O. Box 30133
LILONGWE 3
Email: cservice@csc.gov.mw

To reach her not later than 31st January, 2025