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Malawi to have District Energy Officers
February 02, 2021 / Noel Mkwaila
Malawi’s Ministry of Energy says it is making progress in preparations for recruitment of energy officers in all the country’s districts.
The officers will, among other things, be responsible for presiding over energy related activities at district level including the Malawi Rural Electrification Program (MAREP).
Spokesperson in the Ministry of Energy Saidi Banda has told us that so far the Ministry of Energy has put together concept notes for the implementation of the initiative.
“The concept note contains the roles that District Energy officers are expected to perform in the districts, the initiatives Budget, and roadmap of activities to be carried out in implementing this initiative, among other things,” Banda said.
According to Banda, currently the Ministry is engaging Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and other stakeholders to agree on how this initiative will be implemented.
The Ministry has therefore assured the general public that everything will fully be implemented by the end of 2021/2022 financial year.
“Since the implementation of this initiative is a huge process, the Ministry is hopeful that the implementation of this initiative will be completed in all districts within the 2021/2022 financial year which also covers the period that our Minister indicated,” he said.
According to the Ministry, individuals who will be qualified as Energy Officers are those that hold at least a Bachelors Degree in Renewable Energy or related fields, coupled with extension work skills.
Meanwhile, Banda has disclosed that their Ministry is struggling to discharge its duties due to the complications resulting from Covid-19.
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