DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

About

The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) is a statutory corporation established under the Investment and Export Promotion Act of 2024. MITC is mandated to promote and facilitate investment, exports promotion and facilitation, establishment of industrial parks and special economic zones to spur industrial growth. MITC also provides one-stop investment and trade facilitation services aimed at improving the ease of doing business in Malawi and supporting sustainable economic growth.

Mission: “To promote and develop Malawian exports, attract and facilitate domestic and foreign investment, and support a conducive business environment in Malawi.”

MITC is inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and result-oriented Malawian professionals to fill the following Director-level positions tenable at its Head Office in Lilongwe on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract.

MITC is looking for young to middle aged, dynamic and passionate, self-starter candidates with hands-on experience in local, regional and international trade and investment. The candidates should be able to interface with Chambers of Commerce and other business support institutions of various countries. They should be conversant with regional and international trade and investment protocols with strong negotiation skills.

Key Duties

• Lead the Finance and Administration Department and oversee institutional support services.
• Develop and implement sound financial management, budgeting, accounting, procurement, and administrative systems.
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of annual budgets and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Oversee procurement, asset management, transport, stores, and office administration functions.
• Coordinate human resource management, recruitment, staff welfare, payroll, and performance management systems.
• Support development and implementation of institutional policies and operational procedures.
• Prepare management and Board financial reports and coordinate external audits.
• Supervise departmental staff and promote high performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant professional experience, including at least five (5) years at senior management level.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, procurement, and corporate governance systems.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of certified academic and professional qualifications
• Names and contacts of three traceable referees

to:

The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations,
P. O. Box 30061,
LILONGWE 3.

Closing date for receiving applications is 12th June, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

MITC is an equal opportunity employer.