INTRODUCTION

Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) is a new institution within the Malawi Government established under Section 128 of the Police Act to provide independent civilian oversight of the Malawi Police Service.

The main objective of the Commission is to promote public trust in the Malawi Police Service by receiving public complaints on policing issues, conducting independent investigations thereon and making recommendations aimed at enforcing the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, accountability and respect for the rule of law in the Malawi Police Service.

The statutory functions of the Commission include:

1. to receive and investigate complaints by the public against police officers and the Malawi Police Service;
2. to investigate death or injury as a result of police action; and
3. to investigate all deaths and injuries which occur in police custody.

The Commission operates independently of the Malawi Police Service and it is, by law, protected against interference from any person or any organ of the state in the exercise and performance of its powers and functions, but it is otherwise accountable to Parliament.

STAFF RECRUITMENT AND INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS

To serve the public well and fulfil its statutory and strategic objectives effectively and efficiently, the Commission banks on the collective and individual work ethic, integrity, bravery, dynamism and professionalism of various staff members it now seeks to recruit.

The Commission now invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill vacant positions tenable at the Commission’s Secretariat in Lilongwe, as follows:

Internal Auditor – Grade I / ICC 6 (1 position)

Reporting to the Commissioner

Key responsibilities

• Develop and ensure implementation of the Commission’s internal audit policies;
• Monitor, document and analyze the governance, risk management and internal controls processes;
• Develop and prepare risk-based audit plans to be undertaken by the internal audit section;
• Prepare annual budgets for the internal audit unit and ensure that there is adequate and timely mobilization of resources and personnel in respect of audit programs;
• Carry out audits according to audit plans and report on the effectiveness of internal controls and procedures with the necessary recommendations;
• Follow up on implementation and resolution of audit issues and recommendations;
• Evaluate institutional performance against targets;
• Review and check compliance with all legal and regulatory frameworks;
• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers.

Core competencies and attributes

• Must be conversant with the Public Finance Management Act, Public Audit Act, Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act;
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases;
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports;
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations;
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills;
• Sound independent judgement; and
• Knowledge of Malawi Government accounting systems or other trending accounting software packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing or accountancy from a recognised and accredited University. Those with the above qualifications and CIA certification shall have a distinct advantage;
• Must be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malawi; and
• 3 years’ experience as an internal auditor with a reputable institution.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ALL POSITIONS

1. Due to the nature of the functions of the Commission, only candidates that demonstrate undoubted qualities of maturity, integrity and high ethical standing necessary for handling sensitive and confidential information and have a clean criminal and integrity record are eligible for recruitment with the Commission.
2. All shortlisted candidates shall undergo a rigorous vetting process of their integrity track records by relevant law enforcement agencies and professional bodies to determine their suitability for the job. In that regard, all applicants for any of the advertised positions shall, by the act of submitting their applications, be deemed to have voluntarily consented to the vetting process. The results of the vetting process shall, for all purposes, remain confidential and non-negotiable.
3. The Commission is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the promotion of merit, professionalism, objectivity, equity and rule of law. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
4. Any form of canvassing is not allowed and any candidate involved in canvassing of any kind shall automatically be disqualified.
5. The Commission reserves the right to administer aptitude tests for any position at any stage of the recruitment process.
6. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested persons who meet the above specifications should send or deliver an application letter together with copies of relevant certificates and detailed current curriculum vitae, naming three traceable referees, in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with the post being applied for, to:

The Commissioner
Independent Complaints Commission (ICC)
AMA Building, City Centre (Opposite Malville Boutique Hotel and ACB Offices)
P.O. Box 30245
Capital City
LILONGWE 3

Applications can also be emailed to: recruitments@icc.gov.mw clearly indicating the position being applied for on the subject of the email.

The closing date for receiving applications is 11th November, 2024.