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ORGANISATION: KODO – DISABILITY-FOCUSED ORGANISATION
POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER (GLIDE PROJECT) / DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Location: Salima, Malawi
Job Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract
Contract Duration: Initially 2 years
Salary: MWK 500,000 per month
Application Deadline: Friday, 6 November 2026
ABOUT THE POSITION
KODO is a growing disability-focused organisation based outside Salima, working to improve livelihood opportunities, inclusion and independence for people with disabilities.
The organisation is seeking a motivated and ambitious professional to support its next stage of development through the GLIDE Project (Growing Local Independence through Disability-inclusive Empowerment), funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with Global Concerns Trust (GCT).
The successful candidate will work closely with KODO's Founder-Director and receive mentorship and training from KODO and GCT Board members and the GLIDE Advisory Board.
This opportunity is suitable for a professional with several years of relevant experience who is ready to develop their skills in organisational leadership, strategic planning and NGO management.
Continued employment beyond the initial two-year contract will depend on organisational needs and available funding.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the NGO, development, public or private sector.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Initiative, problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work respectfully with diverse stakeholders and across generations of leadership.
- Professional proficiency in English and Chichewa.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES
Experience or knowledge in the following areas will be an advantage:
- Fundraising, partnership development or social enterprise initiatives.
- Supervising staff, volunteers or trainees.
- Disability inclusion, community development or livelihoods programming.
- Monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches.
- Lived experience of disability.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Support implementation of KODO's organisational development and sustainability plans.
- Work with the Founder-Director and staff to strengthen organisational systems, policies and practices.
- Identify opportunities for organisational growth and income diversification.
- Contribute to strategic planning and organisational decision-making.
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, sponsors, government agencies, community organisations and other stakeholders.
- Oversee and support implementation of the GLIDE Project.
- Monitor progress against project objectives and reporting requirements.
- Support project planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
- Ensure programmes are delivered effectively and in line with organisational values.
- Provide day-to-day support and supervision to staff where required.
- Contribute to organisational reporting, budgeting and operational management.
- Collaborate with local and international partners.
- Participate in mentorship and professional development opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit the following documents by email:
1. CV: No more than two pages.
2. Cover letter: One page, explaining your interest in the position and demonstrating how your skills and experience make you suitable.
Email: kodo.glide@gmail.com
Email subject: Deputy Director
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 6 November 2026.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Candidates will be required to deliver a presentation to the interview panel.
- The panel will be gender-balanced, comprising two representatives based in Malawi and two based in Scotland.
- Telephone enquiries are not accepted.
- KODO is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
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