List and description of careers in Malawi and abroad.

They are also known as "Bill Collectors." They try to recover on overdue bills. They negotiate with debtors and help them find solutions. They usually work for a third party firm other than the creditor. Negotiating and good communication skills are needed here.

They produce financial records for the organization. They record financial transactions, update financial statements, and check financial records for accuracy. They must have basic maths and computer skills, including knowledge on spread sheets and book keeping software. Diploma on accounting qualification is a requirement despite that many does learn the job while they are still at employment.

They are also referred to as Secretaries. They organize files, draft messages, schedule appointments and support other staff in times of need. Graduates with basic office and computer skills qualify for this job. Good communication and inter-personal skills are also essential here.

They plan, direct and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their specific responsibilities vary by the type of organization and may include but not limited to keeping records, distributing mails and planning and maintaining office facilities. These usually spend most of their time in office. Diploma in administrative qualification plus having analytical, communication, and leadership skills and detail oriented are some of the requirements.

They are like accounting clerks, responsible for examining and verifying financial records and transactions for accuracy and compliance with regulations.

This is a person who is responsible for all the logistical aspects of transporting materials, or parcel, including scheduling, parking, routing, documentation, tracking, customs clearance, compliance, customer communications and negotiating on behalf of clients best terms and pricing.

They work in military transmitting, receiving and encoding messages at military locations. Good English and speech are required. Ability to remain calm in an emergency, interest in working with codes, and interest in working with communication equipment are the major required attributes.

These monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering and other data according to operating instructions. They monitor and respond to operating and error messages. Computer knowledge, analytical and communication skills are vital for this position.

These are people who informatively answer customers' questions on costs, availability of product or service they provide or rent. They may also receive payment for the same. The job require very little or sometimes no experience at all. However, good communication and inter-personal skills are vital.

This is a person who delivers messages, packages and mails. Require less qualification with many requiring driving license.

They handle customer complaints, process orders and provide information about an organization product and services. They usually work in banks, insurance agents, telephone call centres, and retail shops. School certificate or diploma is a desirable qualification plus good communication and basic computer skills.

He is sometimes called a "Typist." He enters data from documents into computer system. Typing skills with proficiency and speed and accuracy are required. No technical knowledge is required in this career.

This enter data into an office machine or computer system. Computer literacy skills are needed.

These are communication personnel responsible for receiving and transmitting pure and reliable messages, tracking vehicles and equipment, and recording other important information. Can work in police, fire departments, railroads and other emergency medical institutions. They are like the conductor of the departments.

These keep files and documents organized for company. They work with both paper documents and electronic files. They also locate and remove information from files when requested. Again, they do routine work of copying, scanning documents at office. These also enter data hence need for general computer knowledge.

These are corporate officers primarily responsible for managing financial risks of a company. They are also responsible for financial planning and record keeping as well as reporting to higher authority. Financial qualifications with related qualities are essential.

They expedite and route movement of incoming cargo and freight shipments in airlines, train, trucking terminals and shipping docks. They take orders from customers and arrange pick up of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. They also prepare and examine bill of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs. One need to good spoken and written communication skills, good maths skills, ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, computer literacy, organizational and planning skills, tack and diplomacy, foreign language knowledge and interest in geography among others.

They conduct interviews for those willing to secure a job. Good communication and listening skills are essential to this career.

He is a person who works professionally in the library. He may even hold a degree in librarianship. They conduct research and find information for different use by different professionals. Information curation, in-depth and high-value research skills, corroborative, coaching and facilitation skills are essential.

They carry messages from one place to another. No formal education is needed here. Good speaking skill, active listening, time management, service oriented, coordinating abilities, critical thinking and ability to read are some of the many skills required by messengers.

They work for companies that provide for different utilities and their work involves travelling to different residential sites recording consumption of such utilities which include but not limited to electricity, water etc. Customer service qualities are required of a Meter reader such as interpersonal skills.

They prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers of goods and to departments originating requests. Academical qualification of purchase and supply is required. Oral and written comprehension, deductive reasoning and information ordering are some of the required skills.

They plan and manage production and distribution of goods and services at a company. It's a senior position and requires at least a degree. Leadership and analytical skills are required.

This is an employee who takes a supportive role at an office. It involves working at a front desk. Friendly and confident personality, smart appearance, good communication skills, ability to be firm but polite, good organizational skills are some of the requirements.

He accurately organizes files, retrieving information regarding the company. He ensures that record is kept up-to date and that any additions or changes are made in a timely manner. A diploma or a general degree would be required for this job.

A secretary, personal assistant or administrative assistant is a person, whose work consists of supporting management, including executives using a variety of project management, communication and organizational skills.

Does a similar job like that of a Payroll clerk where they compute time worked by an employee. Accounting and financial knowledge and skills are required. Computer literacy is also required with the fast developing information technology.

They make and confirm transportation or lodging. They sell tickets, may check baggage and direct passengers to designated courses. They also provide tourists with travel information. They need to actively look for ways to help people, use mathematics to solve problems, have knowledge of geography, good communication skills, time management skills and be able to adjust actions in reaction to others action are among the desired qualities.