Vacancy title:
Executive Director

Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Social Services & Nonprofit, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists, Executive director

Jobs at:
The People over Politics Foundation (PoPF)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 20 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop long-term strategic plans in consultation with the Board of Trustees.
• Translate the strategic plan into periodic implementation plans, ensuring alignment with the Foundation's vision and mission.
• Secure Board approval and ensure adequate resources are available to implement agreed plans.
• Oversee implementation of plans and ensure outcomes align with the Foundation's vision and mission.

Governance and Board Relations

• Facilitate the Board's oversight responsibilities by providing plans and performance reports covering programming, financial management, human resources, stakeholder relations, fundraising, advocacy, legal matters and compliance.
• Support Board Committees and coordinate Board meetings.

Resource Mobilisation, Stakeholder Relations and Advocacy

• Develop a resource mobilisation strategy for Board approval and lead its implementation.
• Develop and cultivate positive stakeholder relationships to expand the Foundation's impact and visibility.
• Develop an advocacy framework and spearhead advocacy campaigns.

Financial Management

• Oversee budget management, accounting, reporting and audit functions, ensuring agreed performance parameters are followed and deviations are addressed promptly and adequately.
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements.
• Ensure financial sustainability and cost-effective use of resources.

People Management and Development

• Supervise departmental heads to ensure their plans align with the organisation's overall plans.
• Ensure departmental plans are adequately resourced.
• Monitor departmental plans to ensure high-quality delivery across the organisation.
• Oversee staff performance management, development, grievances and discipline to foster a high-performance and supportive working culture.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree in International Development, Development Studies, Strategic Management, Education, Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a similar field.
• Minimum of eight years' demonstrated experience with an NGO at senior management level, performing similar duties and responsibilities.
• Clean driver's licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The People over Politics Foundation (PoPF) is a Trust that seeks to equip Malawian youth with the knowledge, skills, opportunities and support they need to participate meaningfully in the Fourth Industrial Revolution through a youth-centred approach.

The Foundation is committed to promoting education, technological advancement, industrialisation, economic inclusion and the meaningful participation of young people in Malawi's development.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

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