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NATIONAL AIDS COMMISSION (NAC)
POSITION: COORDINATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Number of Positions: 1
Grade: N4
Employment Type: Permanent
Reports to: Head of Coordination and Capacity Building Division
Application Deadline: Friday, 30 October 2026
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The National AIDS Commission (NAC) is a statutory body established in 2001 and reconstituted under the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Management) Act No. 9 of 2018. NAC coordinates and provides leadership for the implementation of Malawi's national response to HIV and AIDS.
JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate the multisectoral HIV response at national and sub-national levels, with a focus on coordination, capacity building and monitoring of HIV and AIDS interventions.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in HIV and AIDS programmes.
KEY COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong strategic partnership development skills across different sectors.
- Excellent written and oral communication, including facilitation skills.
- Experience working with rural communities to design, implement and monitor HIV and AIDS interventions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage professionals from diverse backgrounds.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate support to Local Councils and implementing agencies in developing, implementing and monitoring HIV and AIDS activities through District Implementation Plans.
- Facilitate gender and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming across assemblies, sectors and coordination structures.
- Strengthen Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and other coordination mechanisms.
- Coordinate capacity-building initiatives for district HIV and AIDS activities through technical support to District Training Teams.
- Facilitate monitoring, evaluation and reporting of HIV and AIDS interventions in Local Councils.
- Coordinate regional and district review meetings.
- Supervise technical subordinates and ensure effective and efficient use of assets.
- Coordinate implementing partners at district level to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Compile monthly and quarterly progress reports and district HIV profiles.
- Develop strategic partnership processes at district level.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the Head of Division.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates should submit:
- An application letter.
- An up-to-date, detailed CV containing the names and contact details of three traceable referees.
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
Applications must be clearly marked “COORDINATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER” on the envelope and submitted to:
The Chief Executive Officer
National AIDS Commission
P.O. Box 30622
Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Alternatively, applications may be sent by email to:
nac@aidsmalawi.org.mw
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 30 October 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.
NAC is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.
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