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.
Job Purpose
To lead planning, policy research, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional performance management functions in support of MITC’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Planning and Research Department.
- Coordinate institutional strategic planning, annual work plans, and performance reporting
- Conduct investment, trade, and economic research to support evidence-based decision making.
- Monitor and evaluate MITC programmes and recommend improvements.
- Provide policy analysis and recommendations on investment, trade, and business environment reforms.
- Coordinate preparation of Board papers, institutional reports, and strategic documents.
- Support budget planning processes in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Maintain databases, research publications, and institutional knowledge management systems.
- Supervise departmental staff and promote professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related field
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant professional experience, including at least five (5) years at senior management level.
- Strong analytical, research, planning, and report writing skills.
- Experience in policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, or strategic planning will be an added advantage.
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.