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Multiple Positions – MRTC Consultancy

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  • Full Time
  • Malawi

MRTC Consultancy

MRTC Consultancy – Recruitment & TORs

About:

MRTC Research and Tasking Solutions was founded in 2019 with a mission to address the pressing issues of unemployment and underemployment in Malawi. As the country grapples with an economic crisis and high unemployment rates, our consultancy seeks to provide meaningful solutions by offering specialized training, tasking, and research services. Our primary goal is to empower professionals and graduates by equipping them with the skills and resources necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Our focus on capacity-building and creating direct employment opportunities aligns with broader efforts to drive sustainable economic growth in Malawi, which has struggled with slow and uneven growth due to limited industrialization.

Positions: Research Assistants (2), Accountant, Media Consultant, Website Developers (2) and Legal certification Consultant

Company: MRTC Research and Tasking Solutions

1.0 Research Assistants (Impact Evaluation – HIV, GBV & Maternal Health)

Number of Positions: 2
Location: Zomba, Blantyre, Lilongwe (field-based)
Duration: 2 months
Reporting to: Evaluation Lead / Field operations Lead

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead community engagement with district stakeholders, health facilities, and community structures during FGDs and KIIs.
  • Collect both quantitative (DHIS2/facility registers) and qualitative (FGDs/KIIs) data in line with approved tools.
  • Ensure ethical standards are upheld, including obtaining informed consent and safeguarding participants.
  • Complete the Latent Data Variable form each day after data collection.
  • Transmit daily field updates and flag challenges to the Evaluation Team Lead.
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data collected.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum of Diploma in Public Health, Social Sciences, Nursing, Demography, Development Studies, or related field (Degree is an added advantage).
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in HIV, GBV, maternal/neonatal health, or impact evaluations.
  • Strong facilitation skills with community groups (especially AGYW, ABYM, women).
  • Familiarity with DHIS2 and data collection platforms (Kobo, ODK) preferred.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English and Chichewa).

Benefits:

  • MWK 60,000/day (fieldwork days, approx. 2 months).
  • Full Meal and Accommodation during the orientation
  • Refund of transport costs for individuals living outside the operational district who attend orientation.

How to apply:

2.0 Accountant

Location: Blantyre/Lilongwe (with travel as required)
Duration: 2 months (with possibility of extension)
Reporting to: Team Lead / Operations Lead

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage project finances in line with MRTC Consultancy’s financial policies and donor compliance.
  • Ensure MRA registration, withholding tax deductions, VAT and other statutory obligations are up-to-date.
  • Process and track field allowances, consultant payments, and training costs.
  • Book accommodations, manage travel advances, and reconcile expenses.
  • Maintain accurate and transparent financial records for audit.
  • Support procurement of project resources and services in a timely manner.
  • Generate periodic financial reports for management and donor submission.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum of Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field (Degree is an advantage).
  • At least 2 years of accounting/finance experience (NGO/consultancy background preferred).
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or Excel).
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of donor financial reporting standards (USAID experience preferred).

Benefits:

  • MWK 40,000/day (Network days only, for 2 months).
  • MWK 100,000 settlement allowance

How to apply:

3.0 Media Photoshoot Consultant

Location: Zomba, Blantyre, or Lilongwe
Duration: On-demand, during evaluation activities
Reporting to: Evaluation Team Lead / Communications Officer

Scope of Work:

  • Conduct professional field photography during FGDs, KIIs, trainings, and community engagement activities.
  • Ensure all photos meet ethical standards (e.g., informed consent for identifiable subjects).
  • Deliver digital images in usable formats for donor reports, websites, and publications.

Requirements:

  • Portfolio showcasing prior photography work (development/humanitarian context preferred) – Include a Link or proof in the CV
  • Proven track record in professional media/documentation.
  • Based in Zomba, Blantyre, or Lilongwe for easy deployment.
  • Provide Quotation for the work with a charge per day or Image cost per day.

Payment:

  • To be paid per day of service.

How to apply:

  • Provide a Cover Letter and a CV along with Three traceable referees
  • Provide a Quotation highlighting all costs required

To apply, click this link: https://forms.gle/ovoyTWCWuTwhPiyR8

Dateline: 28th August, 2025

4.0 Website Development Consultants (2 Positions)

Position A: General Consultancy Website Developer

Position B: E-Learning Platform Developer

Reporting to: Co-founder / Head of Marketing

Scope of Work (Both Positions):

  • Design, develop, and launch user-friendly, mobile-responsive websites for MRTC.
  • Ensure SEO optimization, content management system integration (WordPress/LMS), and data security.
  • For E-learning platform developer: integrate e-learning features such as user registration, course management, assessments, and certification.
  • For General Consultancy Website Developer: Create a consultancy website as well Kobo server.
  • Provide at least two (2) samples/proofs of previous work.
  • Train MRTC staff in website administration and content updates.
  • Provide ongoing technical support for 3 months post-launch.

Deliverables:

  • Fully functional website(s) within 6–8 weeks.
  • Admin guide/manual and training session for staff.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Degree in ICT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • At least 3 years’ proven experience in website development (preferably for NGOs/consultancies).
  • Demonstrated portfolio (with at least 2 similar projects).
  • Knowledge of LMS systems (Moodle, Canvas, LearnDash) for e-learning consultant.

How to apply:

TOR Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Qs58Fb1ycAoZ8GnNb5q_GuGeqxmxL-T/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103252441807213161471&rtpof=true&sd=true

Technical Proposal Template:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fdNINqwGtS2NC9Zozzb_UTRW4Cr2vmp-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103252441807213161471&rtpof=true&sd=true

5.0 Legal Certification Consultant

Location: Flexible (Lilongwe/Zomba/ Blantyre-based preferred)
Duration: Short-term consultancy
Reporting to: Team Lead / Operations Manager

Scope of Work:

  • Review all organizational documents, contracts, and policies for legal compliance in Malawi.
  • Facilitate certification of consultancy registration, tax, and legal frameworks.
  • Draft, review, and validate agreements (MOUs, sub-contracts, staff contracts).
  • Offer technical guidance on legal risks and liability management.
  • Represent MRTC in relevant legal matters (as required).

Deliverables:

  • Certified organizational legal documentation.
  • Legal compliance audit report with recommendations.
  • Contract templates for consultancy engagements.

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Degree in Law (LLB), Accounting, Audit or related.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in corporate/NGO legal advisory.
  • Strong knowledge of Malawi’s company, labour, and tax laws.
  • Experience with donor-funded organizations an added advantage.

Payment:

  • Rate to be proposed in quotation with TOR submission.

How to apply:

  • Provide a Cover Letter and a CV along with Three traceable referees
  • Provide a Quotation highlighting all costs required

To apply, click this link: https://forms.gle/ovoyTWCWuTwhPiyR8

Dateline: 28th August, 2025

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