Organisation: Compassion International

Position: National Director

Location: Malawi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

OVERVIEW

Compassion International is inviting applications for the position of National Director. The successful candidate will provide strategic, operational, and spiritual leadership for Compassion's ministry in Malawi. The role is responsible for strengthening partnerships, overseeing programme implementation, ensuring child protection, supporting marketing initiatives, and providing overall leadership to achieve Compassion's mission of serving vulnerable children through local churches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and direction for Compassion's operations in Malawi.
• Translate organisational strategy into effective programmes and measurable results.
• Lead growth strategies aligned with Compassion's global objectives.
• Promote strong partnerships with local churches and other stakeholders.

External Representation

• Serve as the legal representative of Compassion in Malawi.
• Build and maintain relationships with government, donors, suppliers, and development partners.
• Represent Compassion at national and international engagements.

Staff Leadership

• Provide spiritual leadership and promote Compassion's organisational values.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff to achieve ministry goals.
• Foster collaboration across departments and support staff development.

Programme Management

• Oversee programme implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
• Ensure quality programme delivery through strong partnerships with local churches.
• Support local resource mobilisation initiatives.

Child Protection

• Ensure full implementation of child safeguarding and protection policies.
• Lead child protection strategies, risk management, and safeguarding compliance.
• Promote child protection awareness throughout all programmes and operations.

Operations and Governance

• Oversee budgeting, legal compliance, and adherence to organisational policies.
• Manage employment matters and provide oversight of country operations.
• Work closely with support services to achieve strategic objectives.

Marketing and Partnerships

• Collaborate with marketing teams to support organisational visibility and growth.
• Support marketing initiatives that strengthen donor engagement and organisational impact.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years' senior leadership experience in a related field.

Certifications

• Certification from a nationally or internationally recognised professional organisation in a related field.

Equivalent education, training, and/or certification may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in programme management and organisational leadership.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding and protection principles.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage organisational change.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Faith

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours per day.

Travel

• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the normal work schedule.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Compassion International Careers portal:

compassion.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.