Marketing and Commercial Affairs Officer (1 post)

Post:               Marketing and Commercial Affairs Officer (1 post)

Division :        Marketing and Commercial Affairs Officer

Grade:           M6

Reporting to: Principal Marketing and Commercial Affairs Officer

Ref. No: Vac/08/2026

JOB PURPOSE

To develop and implement marketing and commercialization strategies that promote Council services, facilities and investment opportunities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, designing and implementing strategies to maximize advertising fees.
• De• Developing and issuing invoices to advertising agencies
• Establishing and maintaining an advertising database
• Liaising with various stakeholders on commercial and advertising programmes
• Coordinating enforcement for defaulters
• Establishing an asset register
• Developing and monitoring advertising revenue targets
• Receiving and processing advertising applications
• Conducting regular inspections of advertising sites
• Preparing reports
• Allocating work and appraising staff

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Excellent negotiation skills
• Drive to meet revenue targets and marketing KPIs
• Commitment to delivering value to customers, investors and the public
• High ethical standards in handling commercial deals and Council assets

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Marketing, Economics, Commerce or Business Administration
• 3 years’ experience in marketing, sales or commercial affairs, preferably in local government or public sector is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible and interested candidates should submit their application letters, clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and the names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees, to:

The Chairperson

Appointment and Disciplinary Committee

P.O BOX 30396

LilongWe 3.

Applications can also be hand – delivered to the Lilongwe City Council Offices, City Centre.  The closing date for receiving applications is 14 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for immediate interviews.