Project Manager and Deputy Director

Project Manager (GLIDE Project) / Deputy Director

Location: Salima, Malawi

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term for an initial period of 2 years. Continued employment is contingent upon organizational needs and funding availability.

Career Stage: Early-to-mid Career / Emerging Leader

Salary: MK 500,000 per month.

Application Deadline: 6th November 2026

About KODO

KODO is a developing disability-focused organization located near Salima, dedicated to enhancing livelihood opportunities, inclusion, and independence for individuals with disabilities. Currently, KODO is collaborating with the Global Concerns Trust (GCT) from Scotland on the GLIDE project (Growing Local Independence through Disability-inclusive Empowerment), which is supported by the Scottish Government. The GLIDE project aims to bolster KODO’s organizational capacity, leadership frameworks, financial stability, and long-term sustainability. To support this growth, KODO is seeking a driven and ambitious individual to contribute to the organization's next phase of development.

The Opportunity

The GLIDE Project Manager/Deputy Director will work in close partnership with KODO’s Founder-Director, whose expertise, community ties, and enduring commitment are vital to the organization's success. The selected candidate will be expected to foster a respectful and collaborative relationship while strengthening organizational systems, operations, and future sustainability. Additionally, the role offers mentorship and training opportunities from KODO and GCT Board members, as well as the GLIDE Advisory Board.

This position is ideal for an individual with several years of relevant experience, ready to advance their professional career and gain practical experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and NGO management.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizational Development and Leadership: Support the execution of KODO’s organizational development and sustainability plans. Collaborate with the Founder-Director and staff to enhance organizational systems, policies, and practices. Identify opportunities for organizational growth and revenue diversification. Contribute to strategic planning and organizational decision-making processes. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, partners, sponsors, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders.


• Project Management: Oversee and support the delivery of the GLIDE project. Monitor progress against project objectives and reporting obligations. Assist with project planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation activities. Ensure programs are implemented effectively, in alignment with organizational values and commitments.


• Team Support and Administration: Provide day-to-day support and supervision to staff as needed. Contribute to organizational reporting, budgeting, and operational management. Engage in collaborative work with local and international partners. Participate actively in mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Person Specification

• Essential: A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in the NGO, development, public, or private sector. Strong organizational and project management capabilities. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to learning. Capacity to work respectfully with a diverse range of stakeholders and across different leadership generations. Professional fluency in both English and Chichewa.


• Desirable: Experience in fundraising, partnership development, or social enterprise initiatives. Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or trainees. Background in disability inclusion, community development, or livelihoods programming. Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) approaches. Lived experience of disability.

What We Offer

A unique chance to help shape the future of a respected disability-focused organization. Significant responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Mentorship and support from experienced local and international partners. Practical experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, partnership development, and inclusive development. The opportunity to make a substantial contribution to disability inclusion and community development in Malawi.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to kodo.glide@gmail.com, with the subject line: ‘Deputy Director’:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) not exceeding two pages.


• A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and explaining how your skills and experience align with the role's requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to deliver a presentation to the interview panel. The panel will be gender-balanced and include two Malawi-based and two Scotland-based representatives. Please refrain from making telephone inquiries.

While we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, we aim to further promote diversity within our teams and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnic and social backgrounds, religions, worldviews, ages, and genders, with a particular emphasis on applications from people with disabilities. We encourage you to mention if this applies to you in your cover letter.

KODO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, language, political or other opinion, age, disability, property, birth, marital or other status, or family responsibilities unrelated to job requirements.