Mission, Vision and Core Values

Mission
Maximise value for money and transparency and accountability from all government contracts and concessions

Vision
To provide leadership in contracts, concessions and development agreements to ensure optimal performance, value for money, competitiveness, equitable, timeliness, cost effectiveness, transparency and accountability for the betterment of the people of Malawi

Core Values
These are fundamental principles or beliefs that GCU views as being of central importance to achieve the goals

  1. Integrity
    GCU shall put the interest of the general public above its own and shall conduct itself in the manner that is above reproach
     
  2. Timeliness
    GCU shall ensure timely execution of activities to the satisfaction of both the clients and the public
     
  3. Professionalism
    GCU shall discharge its duties with high degree of expertise, skill and competence while maintaining high ethical conduct and standards
     
  4. Commitment
    GCU shall work to the best of its ability and within the available resources
     
  5. Transparency and accountability
    GCU shall discharge its duties and responsibilities openly and shall be responsible and accountable for its decisions and actions to the public
     
  6. Confidentiality
    GCU shall observe stakeholders’ confidentiality and legal rights
     
  7. Responsiveness
    GCU shall listen to suggestions and respond to changes in the processes and delivery of its services according to the laws of Malawi
     
  8. Fairness
    GCU shall be fair and just in its decisions without exercising discrimination based on practice, culture, region, race, creed, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, political affiliation, social and health status
     
  9. Civic Involvement
    GCU shall at all times, where practical, sensitize all stakeholders and the general public to strictly adhere to laid down legal and administrative procedures in execution of contractual and concessional matters
     
  10. Value for Money
    GCU shall be responsible for its existence to preserve value for money in its execution of day to day activities and in dealing with its stakeholders and the general public
     
  11. Partnership
    GCU shall take a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team approach in carrying out its duties. GCU believes that the capacity and comparative strength of partnership is essential for its success
     
  12. Innovativeness and Technology
    GCU shall use technologies that are appropriate relevant and cost effective and GCU shall always seek knowledge and best practices in order to continuously improve its service delivery

Guiding Principles
GCU aims is to satisfy the following:

  1. Safe-guard public resources through enhanced Contract Management measures;
  2. Ensure value for money for all public contracts;
  3. Improve service delivery through quality and timely deliverables of contracts;
  4. Minimize the risk of litigation and financial losses by GoM through contract mismanagement