Competition Analyst

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates of Malawian nationality to fill existing positions at the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC).

About the Commission
The Competition and Fair Trading Commission is a body corporate established under Section 4 of the Competition and Fair Trading Act (Chapter 40:09 of the Laws of Malawi). It is a quasi-judicial body whose mandate is to regulate, monitor, control and prevent acts or behaviour which are likely to adversely affect competition and fair trading in Malawi. Its objective is to create an enabling environment for the private sector by promoting effective and fair competition, thereby strengthening efficiency of production and distribution of goods and services, securing the best possible conditions for the freedom of trade, safeguarding consumer welfare and setting a favourable operating environment for expansion of the country’s entrepreneurship base.

Competition Analyst (Grade CFT 6)
The Competition Analyst shall be under the Directorate of Competition and will be responsible for investigating and assessing merger applications, handling complaints relating to anticompetitive conduct, and providing compliance advisory services to enterprises. The role also entails conducting economic research, preparing investigation reports, developing regulatory guidelines and promoting awareness of competition laws.

Duties and responsibilities
– Providing compliance advisory services to enterprises on mergers, acquisitions, takeovers and other related regulatory matters
– Investigating complaints relating to anticompetitive conduct, and providing compliance advisory services to enterprises
– Drafting and developing regulatory guidelines, and promoting awareness of competition laws
– Investigating and assessing merger and acquisition applications and preparing technical reports
– Conducting economic research and analysis to support merger assessments
– Investigating and assessing mergers notified or referred under the COMESA competition regulatory framework, and participating in regional and international cooperation initiatives
– Monitoring and enforcing compliance with merger approval conditions and takeover regulations under the Companies Act and other applicable legislation
– Undertaking investigations, monitoring and regulatory activities relating to contract farming in accordance with applicable legislation
– Collecting and analysing data and contributing to the preparation of departmental work plans, budgets, programmes and performance reports

Qualifications and competencies
– A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Business Administration
– Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience
– Good foundation in microeconomics, including coursework in industrial organisation
– Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities
– Excellent interpersonal skills and self-motivated
– Outstanding honesty and integrity
– Ability to grasp new concepts and work under pressure

Appointment and remuneration
The positions are permanent, subject to 3 months’ probation and meeting agreed performance targets. The successful candidates shall be offered an attractive salary and benefits in accordance with the Commission’s Conditions of Service.

Method of application
Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, national identification and names and contacts of at least three (3) referees should be sent by post or hand delivery to the address below, not later than 30th November 2026.

The Chief Executive Officer
Competition and Fair Trading Commission
MERA Office Complex, 1st Floor, City Centre
P/Bag 332
Lilongwe 3