Resource Mobilization Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT | COMFWB (COMESA)

COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) — based in Lilongwe, Malawi — invites applications for the following professional position:

💼 Position: Resource Mobilization Officer

• Grade: P2 (Professional Level)

• Duty Station: Lilongwe, Malawi

• Contract: 4 years (renewable) + 6 months probation

• Salary: COM$45,704.28 – COM$57,586.94 per annum

• Reports to: Director of Programme Management

🧭 Role Summary

Lead the development and implementation of COMFWB’s resource mobilization strategy, build and manage donor partnerships, and secure funding to support women-led enterprises across the COMESA region.

🎓 Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Communication, International Relations or related)

• Master’s degree is an added advantage

• At least 8 years’ experience in fundraising/resource mobilization (preferably with international organizations)

• Proven track record in securing significant funding

• Experience with private sector and women entrepreneurs is an added advantage

Key Skills

• Strong donor relations and partnership building

• Excellent communication, reporting & organizational skills

• Proficient in MS Office and digital tools

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks

• Fluency in English or French or Arabic (two or more languages is an added advantage)

✅ Eligibility

• Citizen of a COMESA Member State

• Not more than 55 years old

• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply

📝 How to Apply

• Apply ONLY through COMESA Coordinating Ministries (not directly to COMFWB)

• Use the official COMESA Application Form:

👉 https://www.comesa.int/comesa-job-application-forms/

• Include CV, motivation, and 3 referees

📌 Direct applications to the Secretariat will NOT be considered.

⏰ Deadline

🗓️ 6th March 2026 (by 18:00 hrs, Lilongwe time)

📍 Address (for Coordinating Ministries submissions):

Chief Executive Officer

COMFWB Secretariat, OAK House 1 (3rd Floor)

P.O. Box 1499, Lilongwe, Malawi

📧 Email: jmasanche@comesa.int