Policy and Delivery Expert – National Energy Compact

About the role

The Government of Malawi's National Energy Compact, part of Mission 300, aims to expand electricity access, promote clean cooking and increase renewable electricity by 2030. The Compact Delivery and Monitoring Unit (CDMU) within the Office of the President and Cabinet coordinates and monitors implementation. This 12-month contract in Lilongwe recruits a Policy and Delivery Expert to support the CDMU Team Leader with policy analysis, delivery oversight and the development of frameworks that strengthen decision-making and execution.

Key responsibilities

• Support government departments in drafting, reviewing and aligning national policy frameworks for Compact priorities
• Give high-level technical advice on electricity access, clean cooking and renewable integration reforms
• 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, and support regional policy alignment for cross-border interconnection
• Review and advise on Independent Power Producer (IPP) frameworks and tariff policies
• Support policy instruments that improve private-sector participation and financial sustainability
• Integrate Compact reforms into national energy planning tools such as the IRP
• Coordinate inclusive stakeholder consultations and benchmark Malawi's energy policies against international best practice

Required profile

• Master's degree in Energy Policy, Economics, Public Policy, Law or a related discipline
• At least 8 years of professional experience in policy development and delivery oversight
• Strong understanding of regional power trade and integration policies
• Familiarity with climate, environmental and gender mainstreaming in policy work
• Must be a Malawian citizen