DATABASE SYSTEMS DEVELOPER

TOBACCO COMMISSION

POSITION: DATABASE SYSTEMS DEVELOPER

Location: Lilongwe

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 vacancy:

DATABASE SYSTEMS DEVELOPER (GRADE TC 6) LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE IN LILONGWE REPORTING TO : PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPER

JOB FUNCTION

The Database Systems Developer will be responsible for providing ICT services to the Tobacco Commission.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and maintains Tobacco Commission’s databases to ensure minimal down times; Designs and implements database systems to meet user requirements; Maintains data security and user integrity: Performs complex technical, analytical and professional services involving development for specific needs like report generation, data capture and validation, data analysis; Advises management on database administration tools requirements; Designs backup processes for server and associated data and establishing disaster recovery protocol; Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of data analysis models and procedures; Configures database servers; Creates and assigns user accounts and security levels respectively: Coaches and supports Tobacco Commission’s staff on the management of database and other information systems; newly developed computer applications. MINIMUM ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Science or equivalent qualification with at least two (2) years of working experience in ICT;

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

The candidates must demonstrate the following specifications:

Knowledge in computer systems, computer applications and operating systems; Experience of developing management information and communications systems; Excellent interpersonal skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office suite or related software; Good communication abilities. 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 Curiculum Vitae with names and contact details of three traceable referees by Monday 1st May, 2026 to:

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

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.