THE ORGANISATION

The Tobacco Commission is a statutory corporation established by an Act of Parliament, the Tobacco Industry Act No. 5 of 2024. The major function of the institution is to regulate and promote the development of the tobacco industry in Malawi.

To ensure that its mandate is carried out effectively and efficiently, the Tobacco Commission invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacancies:

SYSTEMS DEVELOPER (GRADE TC6)
LOCATION: Head Office in Lilongwe.

JOB FUNCTION
Reporting to the ICT Manager, the Systems Developer will be responsible for the development and implementation of web and application systems, user manual, updates and training manuals for the Commission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyzing the Commission’s existing information systems
2. Identifying options for potential solutions to the Commission’s information systems and assessing them for both technical and business suitability
3. Drawing up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems
4. Translate System Design into Code
5. Design and write code in PHP, C#, net and Android Dev
6. Database design and implementation using MS SQL, MySQL, Couch DB
7. Implement, test and debug systems to ensure that they operate reliably
8. Working closely with developers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
9. Writing user manuals, conducting training and IT orientation
10. Keeping up to date with technical and industry developments
11. Design, update and upgrade TC website/intranet

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology or Business Information Systems and related professional qualifications. Those with a relevant post-graduate qualification will have an added advantage.

At least four years of experience in both in-house or outsourced systems, multiple hardware and software platforms, and proven experience of working with Integrated Information Management Systems.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

The desired candidate must meet the following specifications:

1. Must specialize in a specific development field, such as web or mobile development, application or embedded systems development
2. Have in-depth knowledge of at least one programming language such as PHP, JavaScript, ASP, C#, Java (JEE), C++, Ruby on Rails, Python etc
3. Have in-depth knowledge of platforms using development tools and Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
4. Have excellent understanding of software design and programming principles
5. Be a team player with excellent communication skills
6. Consult manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new techniques to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested persons with the specified qualifications and experience should submit their applications under confidential by post enclosing copies of certificates and a detailed curriculum vitae with names and contact details of three traceable referees by Monday, 11th October, 2024 to:

The Acting Chief Executive Officer
Tobacco Commission
P.O. Box 40045
Kanengo
LILONGWE 4

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.