Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)
The Anti-Corruption Bureau was established by an Act of Parliament to receive and investigate complaints of alleged or suspected corrupt practices; to prosecute offences under the Corrupt Practices Act; to investigate and report on the conduct of any public officer which is connected or conducive to corrupt practices; to take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in public and private bodies and to solicit public support in the fight against corruption. ACB is in the process of recruiting suitable persons to fill vacant posts as follows:
Job Title: Senior Legal and Prosecutions Officer
Grade: 6/H
Division: Legal and Prosecutions
Location: Lilongwe
Purpose of the Job
To prosecute both criminal and civil matters on behalf of the Bureau, provide legal advice to the Bureau and supervise subordinates
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducting criminal prosecutions before the Subordinate Courts, High Court, and Supreme Court of Appeal in Malawi.
- Conducting non-conviction-based asset forfeiture
- Pursuing appeals in the High Court and Supreme Court of Malawi on behalf of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
- Providing Legal Opinions and advice on investigations.
- Providing data to the Monitoring and Evaluation Section on activities of the Division
- Providing any other legal services as may be assigned to him by the Principal Legal and Prosecutions Officer
- Budgeting of Legal and Prosecutions Division.
- Conducting performance appraisal.
- Attending CRC Meetings
- Carrying out comprehensive crime reading, this includes Evaluation of Evidence, preparation of Legal Reports and briefs.
- Carrying out research on legal issues pertinent to the operations of the Bureau.
- Handling matters pertaining to the preparation of cases for prosecution.
- Supervising Senior Assistant Legal and Prosecution Officers, and Assistant Legal and Prosecutions Officers.
Attributes and competences
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good advocacy skills
- Essential time management skills
- Superior analytical and organizational abilities
- Critical-thinking and assertiveness abilities
- Detail-oriented personality
Qualification and Experience
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law attained from an accredited institution recognized by the Malawi Government.
- Must be admitted to practice law in Malawi in the High Court, Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal and all courts subordinate thereto.
- Must have two years of practice post admission.
Details of the Post are as follows:
- Employment will be on a three (3) year contract period, renewable depending on performance.
- Competitive/attractive remuneration package will be offered.
- Applicants must be of outstanding honesty and integrity.
- Applicants should be willing to be subjected to a vetting process.
- Applicants must be computer literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Successful applicants will be required to abide by the Bureau’s Strict Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour.
If you think you meet the standards set out for the post above, please send your application, copies of certificate and Curriculum Vitae to:
The Director General
Anti-Corruption Bureau
P.O. Box 2437
LILONGWE
Please indicate the post you have applied for on the envelope.
Closing Date for applications is 22nd August 2025
A CAREER IN THE ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU IS A COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING CORRUPTION.
Anti-Corruption Bureau is an equal opportunity employer