National Audit Office (NAO)
Background
The National Audit Office (NAO) is a Supreme Audit Institution established under the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and the Public Audit Act, mandated to provide independent assurance to Parliament and the public on the prudent use and management of public resources in order to promote transparency, accountability and good governance.
The Office conducts Financial, Compliance, Forensic, Performance and Information Systems audits across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Local Authorities, Statutory Corporations and all public institutions.
The Office is, therefore, inviting suitably qualified, competent and result-oriented individuals to apply for various vacant positions that have arisen within the National Audit Office.
Vac. 12/26
Position Title: Chief Legal Officer
Grade: AO-05
Department/Division : Corporate Services
Reporting to: Legal Service Manager
Purpose of the post
To provide and manage claims and litigation services and legal advice and support
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing, reviewing and monitoring of policies, plans, strategies, procedures and systems on claims and litigation services
- Carrying out assessments on claims and litigation cases
- Providing advice and opinion to directorates on legal matters
- Representing the office in court, including debt collection
- Preparing pleadings and briefs for proceedings in the courts
- Reviewing cases and providing legal opinions and advice
- Preparing and submitting regular reports on claims and litigation matters
- Allocating work and appraising staff.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)
- Must be licensed to practice law in Malawi
- Minimum of 4 years’ progressive experience in corporate law practice
- Knowledge of public sector auditing standards, accounting principles and financial legislation.
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible persons should submit the following:
- An application letter clearly stating the position being applied for;
- Clearly state their current physical address
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of qualifications and experience and three (3) traceable referees; and
- Copies of required academic and professional certificates.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Auditor General
National Audit Office
P.O. Box 30045
LILONGWE.
ATT: Deputy Director of Human Resources no later than 17th April, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.