Director, Child Protection & Economic Empowerment, Malawi (2 Year FTC)
Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)•Contract•Lilongwe, Malawi•1 week ago
CIFF is recruiting a senior director-level leader in Lilongwe to shape and deliver high-impact, evidence-based child protection and economic empowerment work in Malawi. The role sits within CIFF Africa's Girl Capital portfolio and is responsible for strategy, investment design, programme execution, partner management, and team leadership, with specific accountability for results linked to the Ending Child Marriage investment. The post is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract through an Employer of Record arrangement.
Job summary
Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) is hiring a Director, Child Protection & Economic Empowerment in Lilongwe, Malawi on a two-year fixed-term contract. The role leads strategy and delivery across CIFF Africa's Girl Capital portfolio, with a focus on child protection, economic empowerment, and Malawi's Ending Child Marriage investment. Applications close on March 24, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead CIFF's strategic direction at the intersection of child protection and economic empowerment in Malawi.
- Drive quality execution of the Ending Child Marriage portfolio and ensure strategic alignment of Malawi investments.
- Build and manage a pipeline of innovative, evidence-based investments that support girls' agency and long-term outcomes.
- Develop and maintain senior relationships with government, co-funders, regional bodies, and implementation partners.
- Oversee programme performance, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and timely delivery of key outputs.
- Mentor managers and analysts and contribute to CIFF Africa leadership, planning, and field-building efforts.
Requirements
- Recognised subject-matter expertise in economic empowerment, livelihoods, or child protection, ideally with substantial Malawi experience.
- Strong knowledge of the African context and the use of cost-benefit and ROI methodologies in strategy and business planning.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable small- to medium-sized professional teams.
- Strong analytical, influencing, and partnership-building skills with experience working across government, funders, and civil society.
- Experience identifying and delivering business process improvements and managing complex programmes or investment portfolios.
- High financial literacy and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Instructions: Apply online through the official CIFF Workable application page on or before Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) is an independent philanthropic organisation that works with partners to improve outcomes for children and adolescents. Through its Africa portfolio, CIFF supports evidence-based, scalable work across child protection, girls' education, health, nutrition, and economic opportunity.
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