Country Director

Beyond Suncare (BSC)

 JOB DESCRIPTION: COUNTRY DIRECTOR

POSITION: Country Director (CD)      

LOCATION: Lilongwe, Malawi

DURATION: Full-time temporary 2 years contract with 6 months’ probation period

COMPENSATION: 1,100,000.00 MWK monthly gross salary

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Country Director is a full-time position that reports directly to the Programmes Manager at Headquarters.

EVALUATION AND TERM: The Country Director´s service will be evaluated annually or when the organization requires it.

BEYOND SUNCACRE

Beyond Suncare (BSC) is a leading organization providing skin cancer preventive services to Persons with Albinism (PWA) in sub-Saharan Africa. With the support of the leading chemical company BASF, Beyond Suncare is behind the development of the first sun cream specially designed for the prevention of skin cancer in PWA, UMOZI MAX, which is produced in local production units, is distributed to the most remote areas through of mobile clinics, health centres, schools, and local platforms.

Beyond Suncare works in institutional strengthening and social innovation, building the capacity of health workers so they can provide high-quality services to PWA while ensuring the provision of education and awareness of users and their families, promoting their inclusion in society through dignified care that helps raise their self-esteem and fend for themselves.

PURPOSE

The Country Director is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and operational management of the organization’s activities in Malawi. This includes leading high-impact programs, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and aligning with global and regional goals. The Country Director oversees all departments (e.g., Programs, Finance, HR, Operations) and ensures compliance with local laws and donor requirements.

The Country Director models and ensures the systematic practice of BSC values and new ways of working by fostering innovation, helping to build effective teams, coalitions, and networks, and encouraging ongoing staff development to motivate and strengthen the organization’s resilience in the face of change. The CD promotes gender equality and diversity among Country Office staff and in programming and will always work and act with full integrity and transparency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
  • Develop and implement the country strategy in alignment with global goals.
  • Provide visionary leadership and maintain a strong organizational culture.
  • Lead risk assessments and ensure strong governance structures.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
  • Ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
  • Maintain program quality standards and drive innovation.
  • Align programs with community needs and donor expectations
 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  • Oversee country budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring.
  • Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain cost-efficiency across all operations.
 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
  • Represent the organization to donors, government, partners, and the media.
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with national and international stakeholders.
  • Advocate for the organization’s mission and impact
OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE
  • Ensure legal compliance in-country with labor, tax, and organizational laws.
  • Oversee HR, procurement, logistics, and IT.
  • Lead emergency preparedness and response.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
  • Build, lead, and retain a high-performing team.
  • Promote staff development, wellbeing, and performance management.
  • Foster an inclusive and positive workplace culture.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and CV outlining your skills, qualifications, and relevant experience that makes you an ideal fit for the position. In addition, provide name and contact information of two (2) professional references. Deadline for applying is August 10th, 2025. All applications must be sent via email to: projects@beyondsuncare.org with the position title in the subject line.