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, 10/26
Position Title : Legal Services Manager
Grade: AO-04
Department/Division: Corporate Services
Reporting to: Director of Corporate Service
Purpose of the post
To provide and manage claims and litigation services and legal advice and support
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting the developing, monitoring and reviewing policies, plans, strategies, procedures and systems on legal matters
- Providing and monitoring implementation of enforcement, claims and litigation processes and activities
- Representing the office in courts and tribunals
- Interpreting relevant laws in respect to the business of the office
- Providing legal advice, opinion and guidance to the Auditor General
- Undertaking legal research
- Reviewing audit reports so that they are litigant free
- Participating as a resource person at workshops and seminars to discuss bylaws
- Monitoring and enforcing debt collection
- Preparing and consolidating budget for the division and monitoring its implementation
- Preparing quarterly plans and reports
- Allocating work and appraising staff.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Law specializing in Corporate Law
- Must be licensed to practice law in Malawi
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in Corporate Law practice
- Knowledge of public sector auditing standards, accounting principles and financial regulations.
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.