Director of tobacco regulatory services

DIRECTOR OF TOBACCO REGULATORY SERVICES

TOBACCO COMMISSION

VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates of Malawian origin to fill the positions of Director of Tobacco Regulatory Services, Director of Finance and Director of Corporate Services tenable at the Tobacco Commission’s Head Office in Kanengo, Lilongwe.

THE ORGANISATION

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

In order to fulfill its mandate effectively and efficiently, the Commission invites suitably qualified, experienced and dynamic individuals to apply for the challenging and exciting positions advertised below:

1. DIRECTOR OF TOBACCO REGULATORY SERVICES (GRADE TC 2)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB

The Director of Tobacco Regulatory Services (DTRS) will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient management of the Commission’s technical and operational functions, and to provide leadership and direction to the Department of Technical Services.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Tobacco Regulatory Services shall be responsible for the following:

1. Providing leadership and direction to the Technical Services Department

2. Overseeing registration and licensing of tobacco growers, sellers, buyers, exporters, tobacco floor operators and commercial graders

3. Coordinating the timely production of tobacco crop estimates and review of minimum prices

4. Developing regulations for growers, transporters, and graders

5. Promoting international and regional cooperation through T-5 countries and collaborative agreements on illicit trade

6. Supervising the classification of tobacco, arbitration between sellers and buyers, and inspection of packed export tobacco

7. Collecting, compiling, and disseminating tobacco statistics and prepare reports

8. Setting performance goals, monitor, and evaluate departmental staff; and

9. Ensuring close linkages with all organizations within the tobacco industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, (Social Science) from an accredited academic institution; and

• A Master’s Degree in Agriculture and Economics from an accredited academic institution

• Minimum Eight (8) years of work experience in tobacco production and marketing, with at least six (6) years at a managerial level in a reputable organization

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

1. Mature, highly diplomatic, able to manage hostilities

2. In-depth knowledge of the agriculture sector and specifically the tobacco industry

3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

4. High level of professionalism and integrity

5. High computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft applications

6. Strong leadership and managerial competencies

APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION

Successful candidates shall be offered a negotiable performance related fixed term employment contract, with an attractive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and the seniority of the positions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications including Curriculum Vitae (CVs), with at least three (3) traceable referees and photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity, should be sent to the following address or hand delivered not later than Friday, 20th November, 2026.

The Comptroller

Department of Statutory Corporations

P.O. Box 30061

Capital City

LILONGWE 3

The applications must be clearly marked with the relevant position applied for, as follows:

“Application for the position of Director of Tobacco Regulatory Services for the Tobacco Commission”

Or

“Application for the position of Director of Finance for the Tobacco Commission”

Or

“Application for the position of Director of Corporate Services for the Tobacco Commission”

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and will be invited for interviews at short notice.