Executive Director

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-centered approach whose vision, mission statement and strategic objectives are:

VISION
A people-centered, technologically advanced, industrialization-driven, Pan-African, youth-led society in which human needs are not politicized, in pursuit of Malawi 2063 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

MISSION STATEMENT
To educate young people and citizens about the depoliticisation of human needs through public education and civic conversations, provision of practical support to vulnerable members of society, and mobilize young people towards industrialization through technological advancement.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
a) Promotion of STEM Education among Young People;
b) Youth-Centric Industrialization;
c) Inclusive and Equitable Education for All;
d) Promoting Economic Inclusion, Indigenomics and Pan-Africanism;
e) Depoliticisation of the Mind; and
f) Any other Youth-Centric Initiative.

PoPF seeks to recruit a dynamic team to take up the positions of Executive Director, Program Manager, Finance and Administration Manager and Receptionist/Office Assistant.

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director
REPORTING TO: The Board of Trustees

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic leadership
1. Develop long term strategic plans in consultation with the Board;
2. Translate the strategic plan into periodic implementation plans, ensuring alignment to vision and mission;
3. In consultation with the Board, ensure adequate resources are available to implement agreed plans; and
4. Oversee implementation of plans, ensuring outcomes are aligned to vision and mission.

Governance and Board relations
1. Facilitate the Board’s oversight roles by providing plans and performance reports covering all key areas such as programming, financial management, human resources, stakeholder relations, fundraising, advocacy, legal and compliance; and
2. Support Board Committees and coordinate Board meetings.

Resource mobilization, stakeholder relations and advocacy
1. Develop resource mobilization strategy for Board approval and lead in its implementation;
2. Develop and cultivate positive stakeholder relationships to expand impact and visibility; and
3. Develop an advocacy framework and spearhead advocacy campaigns.

Financial management
1. Oversee budget management, accounting, reporting and audit functions, ensuring agreed performance parameters are adhered to and deviations are addressed adequately and in time
2. Ensure compliance to grant agreements
3. Ensure financial sustainability and cost-effective use of resources;

People management and development
1. Supervise departmental heads to ensure they have adequate plans that together align with the overall organization plans;
2. Ensure the plans are adequately resourced;
3. Monitor agreed departmental plans to ensure overall quality delivery; and
4. Oversee staff performance management, development, grievance and discipline to cultivate a culture that is both high performance and conducive.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Master’s degree in International Development, Development Studies, Strategic Management, Education, Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar qualifications
2. Minimum of 8 years’ demonstrated experience with an NGO at senior management level performing similar duties and responsibilities as noted above
3. Clean driver’s license
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: PoPF is an equal opportunity employer

MODE OF APPLICATION: Applications consisting of an application letter (clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line) and a detailed CV should be emailed to [email protected]. Deadline for receipt of applications is 06 November 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.