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UN jobs in Lilongwe, Malawi 🇲🇼
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Lilongwe, Malawi, Malawi. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 2
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
National Position: Strategic Engagement Adviser:Policy, Population and Data, NO-D
United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇼 Lilongwe, Malawi
The Strategic Engagement Adviser leads the Policy, Population and Data Unit within the UNFPA Malawi Country Office, reporting to the Representative. The role focuses on advancing UNFPA’s upstream work on demographic change, sustainable financing, and evidence-based development planning to support the 9th Country Programme and Malawi 2063 Vision. Key responsibilities include providing strategic policy leadership by integrating population dynamics into national development plans and engaging with government, parliamentarians, and donors. The Adviser oversees demographic intelligence and data systems, supporting national censuses and civil registration while promoting the use of disaggregated data for policy advocacy. Additionally, the role drives sustainable financing for SRHR and population programs through budget analysis and public investment frameworks. The Adviser strengthens political engagement and advocacy, developing policy briefs and strategic partnerships to advance ICPD and SDG outcomes. Finally, the position involves managing and supervising the Policy, Population and Data Unit, ensuring effective team leadership, resource mobilization, and alignment with UNFPA’s strategic plan. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in demographic analysis, policy advocacy, and development economics, with a proven track record of influencing high-level policy dialogue and managing complex stakeholder relationships in a humanitarian or development context.
Closes 8/7/2026Consultant (Lilongwe, Malawi)
UNESCO · 🇲🇼 Lilongwe, Malawi
The Individual Consultant will implement, monitor, and report on UNESCO’s Education for Health and Wellbeing (EHW) programs in Malawi, specifically the 'Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future' (O3) initiative. The role focuses on comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and addressing issues such as early pregnancy, gender-based violence, and child marriage. Key responsibilities include supporting teacher education and curriculum development for learners with disabilities, providing oversight to CSO partners engaging parents and community leaders, reviewing learner readmission policies, and developing digital innovations for adolescents. The consultant will represent the project office in UN joint programs and technical working groups. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced university degree in education, social sciences, or public health, along with at least two years of professional experience in education and SRH programming, preferably with international exposure. Strong technical writing, strategic analysis, and knowledge of the Malawian context are essential. The position is a five-month contract with potential extension, open to external candidates only.
Closes 8/19/2026
Top organisations
- UNESCO1
- United Nations Population Fund1
Top countries
- Malawi2
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