Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP)
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) is an independent public office established under the Political Parties Act of 2018. Its mandate is to register, regulate, monitor and investigate political parties to ensure compliance with the Political Parties Act. In order to fulfil its mandate, the ORPP is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill vacant positions tenable at ORPP Headquarters in Lilongwe, as follows:
Job Title: Chief Legal and Investigations Officer (1 Position)
Grade: RP3
Salary: Within Grade RP3 Scale Segment
Reporting to: Registration and Compliance Services Manager
Purpose of the Job
To coordinate and provide leadership in the management of legal and investigations services
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice to the Registrar on matters related to political party operations, electoral law, and compliance matters;
- Providing legal advice to stakeholders on matters related to regulation of political parties.
- Leading investigations into allegations of non-compliance, illegal activities, or violations of the Political Parties Act.
- Developing and implementing investigation protocols and strategies.
- Collaborating with law enforcement agencies and relevant institutions in the course of enforcing the Political Parties Act;
- Overseeing the preparation of cases for administrative hearings or court proceedings;
- Providing recommendations for legislative reforms.
- Preparing regular reports on the status of investigations, legal opinions and compliance matters;
- Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date records of legal proceedings, investigations, and correspondence with political parties;
- Representing the ORPP in all court and legal processes.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an accredited Institution
- Admitted to the bar and in possession of Legal Practising Licence
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Legal practice, with at least 3 years’ experience in a senior position
Core Competencies and Attributes
- Good leadership and team building skills;
- Result-oriented, innovative and a self-starter;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Adequate computer skills especially Microsoft Office packages;
- Excellent negotiating and analytical skills; and High level of integrity.
- Familiarity with electoral laws, political party financing regulations, governance principles.
- Experience leading and managing a team of legal professionals and investigators.
- Strong understanding of legal frameworks, administrative procedures, and the ability to handle sensitive or high-profile cases
Notes
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested persons who meet the above specifications should send or deliver an application letter together with copies of relevant certificates and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, naming three traceable referees, in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with the post being applied for, to:-
The Registrar
Office of the Registrar of Political Parties,
City Centre (Golden Peacock House floor # 6)
P.O. Box 1972
LILONGWE
Attention: Human Resource and Administration Officer
Applications can also be emailed to: info@rpp.mw clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line. The closing date for receiving applications is 19th December, 2025.