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UN jobs in Malawi 🇲🇼
UN-system organisations recruit in Malawi for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Malawi — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 6
- Organisations
- 5
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Human Resources Officer, NOA
World Food Programme · 🇲🇼 Lilongwe, Malawi
The World Food Programme (WFP) Malawi is recruiting a Human Resources Officer (NOA level) to support its strategic repositioning and alignment with national priorities. The role involves delivering professional, client-focused HR services and partnering with managers to implement HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities. Key responsibilities include leading HR operations such as benefits, contracting, and social security; supporting workforce planning, organization design, and succession planning; and overseeing talent acquisition for national and international staff. The officer will manage staff separation processes, conduct HR data analysis for evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and systems like Workday. The role also requires collating and analyzing data for accurate reporting, providing responsive HR support to managers and staff, and guiding/supervising junior HR colleagues. The ideal candidate will have post-graduate professional experience in HR, knowledge of HR best practices, and the ability to support junior team members. Fluency in English and the duty station's language is required. The position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse, multicultural environment with access to training and development programs.
Closes 8/6/2026Consultant for National Action Plan for Health Security Editing
World Health Organization · 🇲🇼 Malawi
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a qualified national consultant to provide comprehensive editorial support for the Government of Malawi's National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) 2026–2030. This short-term assignment involves reviewing, copy-editing, proofreading, and formatting a 100–200 page strategic document to ensure clarity, technical accuracy, and adherence to professional publication standards. The consultant will work under the supervision of the WHO Emergency Preparedness and Response Team and the Ministry of Health, delivering an edited draft with tracked changes, a clean publication-ready version, and an editorial report. The role requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex, multisectoral content. The assignment is primarily home-based with one in-person meeting in Lilongwe and lasts for ten working days, starting August 10, 2026. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of professional experience in editing or technical writing, preferably within public health or international development contexts.
Closes 8/2/2026National 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 8/7/2026Social Policy Officer, NO-2, Fixed Term Position, Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi, #00137610 (Open to Malawian Nationals Only)
UNICEF · 🇲🇼 Malawi
UNICEF Malawi seeks a Social Policy Officer (NO-2) to provide technical, operational, and coordination support to the Government of Malawi. The role focuses on strengthening public financial management, including planning, financing, budgeting, expenditure management, and accountability for public resources. Key responsibilities include supporting budget analysis, social sector financing, decentralization, and oversight of public finances at national and sub-national levels. The Officer will generate and utilize evidence on social sector financing, child poverty, and child-focused services to inform policy dialogue, programming, resource mobilization, and donor reporting. The position requires engaging with government counterparts, development partners, and contractors to advance country programme results for children and vulnerable populations. This is a fixed-term position located in Lilongwe, Malawi, open exclusively to Malawian nationals.
Closes 7/29/2026Social Policy Specialist, (NO-3), Fixed Term Position, #00137627 Malawi, Lilongwe (Open to Malawian Nationals Only)
UNICEF · 🇲🇼 Malawi
UNICEF is recruiting a Social Policy Specialist (NO-3) based in Lilongwe, Malawi, to lead efforts in Public Financial Management (PFM), decentralization, and child poverty coordination. The role focuses on advocacy and analysis to advance equitable public investments in social sectors. The position is open exclusively to Malawian nationals and involves a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will drive policy initiatives and coordinate activities to improve social outcomes and financial management within the country context.
Closes 7/29/2026Consultant (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 8/21/2026
Top organisations
- UNICEF2
- UNESCO1
- United Nations Population Fund1
- World Food Programme1
- World Health Organization1
Top countries
- Malawi6
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