OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
On behalf of our valued client, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, we invite applications from suitable qualified candidates for an exciting role that needs to be filled urgently.
Below are the details of the position.
| Position Title: | Program Manager | Reporting to: | Associate Director: Africa Programs |
| Department /Function: | OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation | Business Unit: | Programs Team |
| Start Date: | November 2025 | Location: | Lilongwe, Malawi |
Position Summary
There are 2.7 billion people with poor vision resulting in lost productivity, road accidents and poorer results in school. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the socioeconomic impact of poor vision to the world economy is around $272 Billion. Most cases of poor vision can be treated with a pair of eyeglasses. The challenge is to convert these non-wearers into new spectacle wearers through scalable and sustainable models that overcome the barriers of access and awareness. Enabling everyone throughout the world to enjoy good vision is the global public health issue at the heart of OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation’s mission. Our ambition is to eradicate poor vision from the world in one generation, by 2050.
Are you passionate about creating social impact in a scalable manner? Does the idea of developing inclusive business models, partnerships and strategy that help companies sustainably serve the partners excite you?
We are looking for a dynamic self-starter individual to (a) support the scaling up of our Group Mission actions (inclusive business, philanthropy, advocacy) by supporting the expansion existing business models (b) execute and monitor new innovations across business models, partnerships, and technology to reach more people in need of glasses in Malawi.
Individual must be excellent at working on multiple projects at a time, focusing on the details while being able to undertake big picture challenges.
Major Tasks
| Key Area of Responsibility | Time spent | Specific Work Activities |
| Execute and monitor new business models & partnerships to support new access points (monitoring, support, documentation, project implications, scale up) | 40% |
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| Expand and ensure quality consistency of all internal and external primary vision care providers | 30% |
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| Assist the Associate Director in strategy and market development to build on synergies across inclusive business, philanthropy and advocacy actions and teams |
30% |
Knowledge / Experience
| Divisional or BU Experience | Business development, Project Management, Business Model Innovation |
| Industries Experience | Experience in project management, social business, Sales and/or healthcare sector preferred |
| Geographical Experience | Prior work and/or study experience in Malawi |
| Work Experience | 3-5 years of working experience, preferably in an entrepreneurial / high growth setting |
Education /Qualification /Certification
| Education /Qualification /Certification | Degree in Marketing or Business Administration preferred |
| Language | Excellent proficiency in English. Proficiency in other languages is a plus |
| Functional skills |
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Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications and CVs through jobs@careersmw.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and early application is strongly advised. We reserve the right to close receipt of applications early when sufficient numbers are received.