Various Positions

OVERVIEWMalawi Railways (1994) Limited (MR94) is a body corporate established to provide reliable, safe and efficient railway transport services in Malawi.The Corporation is mandated to coordinate and provide leadership in the development, maintenance and management of railway infrastructure and services across the country.MR94 invites applications from suitably qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill three vacant Director positions at its Headquarters in LimbeJOB TYPE: Full Time – Three (3)-Year ContractsApplication Deadline: Friday, 13th November 2026, at 16:30 hours1. POSITION: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICESReports to: Chief Executive OfficerResponsible for: Permanent Way Engineer and Infrastructure ManagerJOB PURPOSETo provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, policy direction and accountability for the Directorate of Engineering Services.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Director of Engineering Services will be responsible for:Developing, reviewing and monitoring the implementation of engineering policies, plans, strategies, programmes, regulations, standards, systems and procedures, including sectional budgets.Leading the administration of railway concessionary contracts and their provisions.Championing railway policy reform.Presiding over relevant technical committees and representing MR94 in national, regional and international railway forums.Reviewing and approving designs, specifications and scopes of work for subcontracted projects.Setting and enforcing railway transport regulations and safety standards.Overseeing the implementation of permanent way and railway infrastructure development in accordance with acceptable standards.Negotiating with railway transport stakeholders to ensure the provision of safe, efficient, reliable and affordable public services.Administering the Engineering Services Directorate, including mobilising and utilising resources.Prescribing standards and procedures for various functions of the Directorate.Overseeing railway transport-related incident and accident investigations.Initiating digitisation and process improvement initiatives for rail engineering services.Coordinating and preparing the Directorate's risk register and internal quality audits.Allocating work and appraising staff.Preparing and submitting regular reports.ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEApplicants must possess:Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from recognised and accredited institutions.At least seven (7) years of relevant experience, including a minimum of four (4) years at senior management level.Registration with relevant professional and regulatory bodies.PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONThe ideal candidate should demonstrate:Ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity.Strong leadership, strategic planning and change management skills.People management and coaching abilities.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to motivate and lead a multidisciplinary team.A verifiable results-oriented track record, self-starting ability and effectiveness as a team player.2. POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCEReports to: Chief Executive OfficerResponsible for: Finance Manager and AccountantJOB PURPOSETo provide strategic leadership, direction and guidance on revenue generation, prudent utilisation, accounting and management of financial and material resources.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Director of Finance will be responsible for:Developing, reviewing, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of policies, plans, strategies, systems and processes for financial and material resource management.Attending to enquiries and queries raised by Management, the Board of Directors, Government, donors and other stakeholders on financial matters.Coordinating and leading the annual fiscal planning process, preparing annual budgets, conducting budget reviews and closely monitoring implementation.Facilitating and coordinating internal and external audits.Directing the development of action plans based on audit recommendations and monitoring progress on their implementation.Establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with Government, professional boards and associations, industries and other relevant stakeholders.Monitoring and controlling financial performance against approved targets.Managing working capital and revenue.Ensuring the availability of appropriate financial and accounting information technology systems.Enforcing and monitoring revenue collection.Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reports to relevant authorities on time.Identifying key financial risks and advising on appropriate management interventions.ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEApplicants must possess:Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.A professional qualification such as CA(M), ACCA or CIMA.At least seven (7) years of relevant post-qualific