Director

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ ANTI-CORROSION BUREAU (ACB)

POSITION: DIRECTOR (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Malawians to fill the following vacant post tenable at AB’s Head Office in Lilongwe.

Post: Director

Grade: G1

Contract Period: Three (3) years, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.

1. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is a Government agency established under section 4 of the Corrupt Practices Act (Cap.7:04) of the Laws of Malawi. The ACB is mandated to –

receive and investigate complaints of alleged or suspected corrupt practices;

prosecute offences under the Corrupt Practices Act and other written laws;

investigate and report on the conduct of any public officer that is connected to a corrupt practice;

take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in public and private institutions; and

mobilize public support in the fight against corruption.

The position of Director of the ACB is a very demanding position which requires a person with high integrity, independence, boldness, professionalism, strategic leadership and managerial skills.

2. SUMMARY OF THE JOB

The Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the ACB, and ensuring effective implementation of the Corrupt Practices Act.

3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Without derogating from the generality of paragraph 2, the Director of the ACB shall be responsible to —

provide guidance and leadership in the implementation of core functions of the ACB;

provide leadership in the formulation, review and implementation of ACB policies and guidelines;

lead in the development and evaluation of strategic plans;

manage the performance of the ACB;

manage resources of the ACB;

establish and maintain close collaborative relationships with key stakeholders of the ACB;

lead in the recruitment, development and performance appraisal of members of staff;

make decisions on staff discipline matters;

prepare reports to the National Assembly;

monitor and review resource mobilization activities;

coordinate audit activities; and

take a lead in providing interface between the public and the ACB.

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess —

a Master’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting or Auditing field from a reputable education institution accredited or recognized under the National Council for Higher Education Act (Cap. 30:12), obtained subsequent to a Bachelor’s Degree in the stated fields from a reputable education institution accredited or recognized under the National Council for Higher Education Act; and a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification work experience in a reputable organization, of which at least five (5) years must be in a senior management position; or

a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting or Auditing from a reputable education institution accredited or recognized under the National Council for Higher Education Act, with at least fifteen (15) years’ post qualification work experience in a reputable organization, of which at least ten (10) years are in a senior management position.

5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be –

of high integrity and committed to the fight against corruption; and

willing to be subjected to a vetting process.

The successful candidate will be required to abide by the AB’s Strict Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour.

6. MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested persons should submit ONE COPY of their application letter, that should include copies of relevant certificates and Curriculum Vitae with phone numbers; and names of three traceable referees to:

The Solicitor General and Secretary for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Private Bag 333, LILONGWE 3.

E-mail: recruitment@justice.gov.mw

Closing date for receipt of application letters is 19th September, 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged through invitation for interviews.

The Malawi Government is an equal opportunities employer; women are encouraged to apply