Team Leader

ABOUT THE PROJECT

GAYO is inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced and motivated individuals for the position of Team Leader under its research project titled Bridging the Gap: An Intersectional Analysis of the Digital Divide and its Impact on Educational and Economic Outcomes for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Rural Malawi.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Education, Sociology, Public Health or a closely related field.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience leading or supervising field research teams.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience working with adolescent girls and young women or in gender, education, livelihoods or digital inclusion.
• Proficiency in KoboToolbox/ODK.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Fluency in English and Chichewa. Chiyao or Chitumbuka is an added advantage.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter clearly stating the position applied for.
2. Detailed and updated CV with contact details of at least two traceable professional referees.
3. Certified copies of academic diplomas and degrees.
4. Copy of National Identity Card or valid government identification.

Applications should be sent to:
[email protected]

Email Subject: Team Leader Application

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Women and young people from Mchinji and surrounding districts are strongly encouraged to apply.

CONTACT DETAILS

Phone: +265 881 015 374 / +265 999 442 857
Email: [email protected]