Vacancy title:
Chief Research Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Civil & Government, Business Operations, Education, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Parliamentary Service Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 19 2026

Duty Station:
LILONGWE 3 | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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PARLIAMENT OF MALAWI

PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the existing following vacant posts in the Parliamentary Service.

Responsibilities or duties

• Coordinates, identification and implementation of research priority areas; for effective and effective and efficient National Assembly operations;
• Initiates and reviewing policies and strategies relating to Research Activities;
• Analyzes Research Proposals from various stakeholders;
• Prepares appropriate reports on Research activities carried out by the National Assembly;
• Coordinates Research programs and mobilize resources for their implementation; and,
• Appraising staff under his/her charge.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or Public Policy or Political Science or Public Administration or another closely related discipline plus a minimum of two (2) years' work experience in research work at supervisory level. Applicants with demonstrated experience in parliamentary research or public policy analysis, as well as those possessing a Master's Degree in relevant field will have an added advantage.

Experience needed

A minimum of two (2) years' work experience in research work at supervisory level.

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CLERK OF

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified applicants should send their application letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees, copies of certified Educational and Professional Certificates to:

The Secretary,

Parliamentary Service Commission,

Private Bag B362,

Capital City,

LILONGWE 3.

Please clearly indicate the Vacancy Number and the position applied for on the envelope.

Closing Date: Not later than 19th August, 2026.

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