Multiple vacancies

OVERVIEWThe Central Region Water Board (CRWB) is a statutory corporation established under the Waterworks Act No. 17 of 1995. The Board is legally mandated to provide water and sanitation services in towns and market centres across the Central Region, excluding Lilongwe City.The Board invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill nine (9) vacant positions across various departments.JOB TYPE: Full TimeApplication Deadline: Monday, 30th November 2026AVAILABLE POSITIONS1. SCHEME MANAGERGRADE: CRWB 5JOB PURPOSETo oversee scheme water production, water supply programmes, billing, revenue collection and implementation of Board activities and budgets at scheme level.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManage water production, water supply programmes, billing, revenue collection and implementation of scheme-level budgets.Plan, organise, direct and guide scheme operations to achieve the Board's objectives and targets.Coordinate water production, potable water distribution and revenue collection within the scheme.Liaise with the Revenue Section to monitor revenue collection activities.Follow up on long-disconnected customer accounts.Conduct periodic surveys within the scheme or water supply area to establish the actual customer base.Take action on faulty meters, illegal connections and other infringements of the Board's By-laws.Monitor the movement of materials used within the scheme, ensuring procurement is coordinated with relevant management, procurement and stores units in accordance with the Procurement Act and the Board's stores standards.Implement scheme infrastructure development programmes.Provide feedback, training and other staff development activities.Review records of leakages and faults and plan activities to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) or Unaccounted-for Water (UFW).Submit periodic reports to the Zone Manager on scheme performance and operations, including NRW, collection efficiency, pipe burst rates, new water connections and administration.Attend stakeholder meetings to represent the interests of the Board.Handle complaints and enquiries relating to scheme operations.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEA Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Management and Development.At least three (3) years of experience in water supply services operations at supervisory level.2. MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTGRADE: CRWB 4KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInitiate accounting activities relating to the preparation of management accounts for the Board.Maintain fixed asset records and prepare depreciation schedules to ensure accurate and up-to-date information for financial statement preparation.Review systems, procedures and internal controls to ensure effective financial administration, accurate and timely financial reporting, and safeguarding of the Board's resources.Ensure that all accounting activities within the main Accounts Section are properly coordinated.Supervise the preparation of financial statements and production of year-end accounts.Consolidate monthly expenditure returns.Monitor expenditure.Sign cheques, vouchers and security documents.Supervise junior staff.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEA Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.Be studying towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.At least four (4) years of experience in finance and accounting.3. PROCUREMENT MANAGERGRADE: CRWB 3KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Procurement and Contract ManagementUndertake complex and multifaceted strategic sourcing, contracting, procurement and supplier oversight in accordance with the Public Procurement Act and Regulations.Prepare annual procurement plans and quarterly and annual procurement reports.Prepare bidding documents and advertisements, analyse bid proposals and specifications, and advise the Internal Procurement Committee (IPC), where the Manager serves as Secretary.Facilitate tender evaluations, prepare specifications and coordinate bidding processes for commodities, services and contracts in liaison with user departments and relevant section heads.Prepare evaluation reports.Monitor procurement projects during implementation and facilitate supplier payments in accordance with contract terms.Review and recommend new or improved purchasing procedures to the Board to promote economy and efficiency in procurement services.Procurement, Logistics and Insurance ManagementTake overall charge of the Board's procurement, logistics and insurance functions.Lead the preparation of annual procurement, logistics and insurance plans and related budget estimates.Prepare monthly and annual implementation reports on the Board's supply, logistics and insurance programmes.Advise management and stakeholders on procurement, logistics and insurance matters.Submit relevant periodic reports to the Chief Executive Officer to support decision-making.Internal Procurement Committee and ComplianceEnsure accurate recording of all Internal Procurement Committee proceedin