Assistant Investments and Resource Mobilization Officer

About the role

The University of Malawi is recruiting one Assistant Investments and Resource Mobilization Officer (UM9). The post covers resource mobilization, enterprise development and investment management for the University.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the implementation of resource mobilization and investment strategies and policies.
• Assist in developing the University's existing and new enterprises in line with its vision.
• Take part in developing and reviewing business development policies, plans and strategies, and in building business plans for existing and new commercial entities.
• Take part in major resource mobilization campaigns and in negotiating with donors and other partners on multi-year programme initiatives.
• Develop tools for identifying, cultivating and managing relationships.
• Prepare investment management accounts and reports, conduct investment reconciliations and maintain investment records for the University's business units.
• Assess and recommend investment portfolios, carry out due diligence on prospective investments and monitor portfolio performance.
• Establish partnerships with financial institutions, professional advisers and other stakeholders on investment matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent qualifications.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.

To apply, send a cover letter stating the position applied for, copies of certificates, a detailed CV with three traceable referees, and, where available, a teaching and research agenda and publication samples, to the Registrar, University of Malawi, Zomba, by 11 April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.