Temporary Compliance Officers

Temporary Compliance Officers

Department: Audit and Compliance

Grade: F7 (Temporary)

Reporting To: Regional Business Officer

Supervises: FISP Temporary Sales Clerks

This role is vital for overseeing and facilitating FISP project transactions within a designated cluster, ensuring project integrity and efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough reviews of all cash sales, including fertilizer redemption, and general receipts.


• Verify and confirm that sales reconciliations for the depot cluster are executed according to established procedures.


• Ensure prompt and accurate banking of all sales cash collected within the cluster.


• Compile and submit weekly performance reports for the assigned cluster.


• Coordinate with financial institutions to facilitate timely cash collections.


• Monitor inventory levels for reordering and process requisitions for restocking AIP fertilizers at depots.


• Prepare reports on general receipt returns and conduct introspection analyses.


• Provide direct supervision to subordinate staff.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or a related discipline.


• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with a minimum of credits in Mathematics and English.


• A valid A/A1 motorcycle licence is mandatory.


• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in a demanding Monitoring and Evaluation or Sales office environment.


• Applicants must be between 25 and 50 years of age.


• A clean criminal record is essential.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in leadership, planning, coordination, and negotiation.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines.


• Capacity to collaborate effectively and harmoniously with colleagues.


• Skill in both comprehending and executing oral and written instructions.


• Robust problem-solving capabilities.


• Ability to perform effectively under significant pressure with minimal oversight.


• Characteristics of flexibility, innovation, and a results-driven approach.


• Resilience and adaptability to work long and irregular hours.


• Upholding honesty and maintaining sober habits.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• A proactive and collaborative team player.


• Essential knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Mandatory Requirements:

• Valid A/A1 motorcycle licence.


• No criminal record.