Assistant Data Management Officer

The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund Limited (MEDF) is a government owned Microfinance Institution whose mission is to economically empower ordinary and underserved Malawians (particularly women, youth, and persons with disability) through the provision of quality, affordable and sustainable microfinance services for improved livelihoods.

MEDF invites applications from suitably qualified, mature, ambitious, professional Malawi Nationals with a passion for results and respect for ethics and hands-on experience to fill the vacant positions of:

ASSISTANT DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Reporting to: Zone Manager
Location: Various MEDF Branches across the country

Job Purpose

To collect, analyze, and manage data effectively to support comprehensive credit analysis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting, cleaning, and maintaining accurate data from internal and external sources to ensure reliability.
• Designing and implementing data collection processes that align with MEDF’s strategic objectives.
• Organizing data systematically and making it accessible to facilitate reporting and analysis.
• Analyzing data to generate insightful reports, identifying trends and patterns for program improvement.
• Developing and presenting data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to inform decision making.
• Providing data driven recommendations to support strategic and operational goals.
• Monitoring and assessing the quality of data by identifying errors, inconsistencies, and discrepancies, and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Conducting regular audits and implementing data validation rules to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data in system reports.
• Monitoring and promoting the proper use and management of data at branch and zone levels.
• Providing in-house training and guidance on data management with best practices and tools.
• Documenting data sources, metadata, and procedures for auditing and reference purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or any related field obtained from an institution accredited by NCHE.
• Work experience in a similar role in a micro-finance institution.

Added Advantages

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Certification in Data Analytics or Data Management (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with database management.

Interested individuals who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, copies of certificates, and updated CVs with at least three (3) traceable references to https://www.medf.mw/vacancies/12 portal not later than Wednesday, 18th November 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.