The Government of Malawi developed its National Energy Compact as part of Mission 300, a joint initiative led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group. The Compact aims to expand electricity access, promote clean cooking solutions and increase the share of renewable electricity in the energy mix by 2030. Achieving these objectives will require significant investment, policy reforms and coordination between government, development partners and the private sector.
To coordinate and monitor implementation, the Government has established a Compact Delivery and Monitoring Unit (CDMU) within the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC). We are recruiting a Policy and Delivery Expert to support the CDMU Team Leader through policy analysis, delivery oversight and the development of frameworks to strengthen decision-making and execution of the Compact’s priorities.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Support relevant government departments in drafting, reviewing, and aligning national policy frameworks required to implement Compact priorities.
Provide high-level technical advice on reforms across electricity access, clean cooking, and renewable integration.
Identify gaps in legislation, policies, and regulations, and recommend adjustments.
Develop Cabinet papers, technical notes, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
Facilitate policy harmonisation across energy, finance, climate change, and infrastructure ministries.
Support regional policy alignment to strengthen cross-border interconnection agreements.
Review and advise on Independent Power Producer (IPP) frameworks and tariff policies.
Support the drafting of policy instruments to enhance private-sector participation and financial sustainability.
Integrate Compact-related reforms into national energy planning tools such as the IRP.
Coordinate policy consultations with stakeholders, ensuring inclusivity and consensus-building.
Benchmark Malawi’s energy policies against international best practices.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Energy Policy, Economics, Public Policy, Law, or related discipline.
A minimum of 8 years’ professional experience in policy development and delivery oversight roles.
Strong understanding of regional power trade and integration policies.
Proficiency in relevant project management methodologies and tools
Familiarity with climate, environmental, and gender mainstreaming in policy work.
Must be a Malawi citizen.
