Academic and professional qualifications

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in either Business Administration, Economics, Development
Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or related field.
• Qualificationsin project planning and management are an added advantage

Work experience

Undergraduate degree holders will have at least 10 years of relevant working experience (at least eight
years of relevant working experience in programme management is required for postgraduate degree
holders).
• Experience in managing complex and diverse projects, including conducting baseline assessments and
evaluations and identifying impactful interventions in varied projects

Technicalskills and behavioural competencies

Good understanding of the development sector in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique and key national
contexts as relating to regional trade and integration.
• Good understanding of national and regional socio-political and economic contexts.
• Strong programme managementskills.
• Ability to mentor and build capacity of programme teamsto ensure a broad understanding of key concepts
within the organisation.
• A self-motivated individual who can work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including written, analytical, presentation and reporting to
effectively communicate and articulate key issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence, network and build sound, productive working relationships and networks.
• Strong strategic thinking, formulation and implementation skills including the ability to communicate
strategy and impact concisely and simply.
• A self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision.