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Executive Director – Theatre for a Change Malawi
📍 Lilongwe, Malawi | 🌍 Occasional international travel | 🕒 Full-time
Theatre for a Change (TfaC) Malawi is a Malawian-registered, locally led organisation working to empower marginalised communities through participatory, arts-based approaches that advance gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and social justice.
We are seeking an Executive Director to lead the next phase of growth and impact. You will:
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Champion our mission and strategic direction
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Lead high-performing teams and innovative programmes
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Drive financial strategy and donor engagement
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Foster strong partnerships with government, donors, and stakeholders
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Represent TfaC Malawi nationally and internationally
What we’re looking for:
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10+ years of senior leadership experience
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Proven track record in strategic delivery and income generation
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Commitment to diversity, equity, and safeguarding
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Strong stakeholder, fundraising, and financial management skills
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Deep alignment with TfaC’s mission and values
Desirable: Experience with participatory methodologies or arts-based development.
Eligibility: This position is open to Malawian nationals only. Non-nationals are not eligible unless they hold a valid work permit for Malawi.
Contract Terms: The role will be offered on national terms and conditions, and on a fixed-term employment basis, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and conduct. International terms and expatriate benefits do not apply.
📩 How to apply: Please send your CV and and a max 2-page cover letter to applications@tfacafrica.com by 3rd August 2025.
Please see the full job description here.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and positive action to promote it, particularly with respect to gender.
We ensure that people are not discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant grounds in the recruitment, retention, training and development of staff.
Our Equal Opportunities Policy can be read here.
We are always interested in meeting new talent and welcome generic expressions of interest in working with us on a rolling basis.
If you are interested in working with us in the future, please complete the form below.