Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT)
The Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) has embarked on the implementation of its new Strategic Plan (2025-2030). In response to the organisation’s evolving needs and growing demands, CSAT is inviting applications from suitably qualified and passionate individuals to fill newly created positions aimed at strengthening the delivery of its mission and strategic objectives.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the advertised positions in accordance with the requirements outlined for each role.
Position Title: Business Development Specialist (Grade GS 3)
Reports to: Executive Director
Duty Station: SAT Head Office, Lilongwe
Purpose
Lead resource mobilization, partnership development, and organizational sustainability initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Lead proposal development and grant acquisition efforts.
- Develop resource mobilization strategies.
- Build relationships with donors, foundations, private sector, and development partners.
- Coordinate fundraising and institutional development initiatives.
- Maintain donor intelligence and opportunity tracking systems.
- Support contract and grant negotiations.
- Develop strategic partnership frameworks.
- Monitor funding trends and emerging opportunities.
- Support development of innovative financing approaches.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration, Project Management, International Development, Marketing, or a related field; a Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
- Professional certification in Business Development, Project Management, Resource Mobilization, Grant Management, Proposal Development, or Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in business development, resource mobilization, partnership development, grant acquisition, or programme development, including at least three (3) years in a senior or strategic role.
- Proven track record in securing donor funding, developing high-quality proposals, building strategic partnerships, and leading organizational growth initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of project design, results-based management, budgeting, donor compliance, partnership negotiation, and international donor funding mechanisms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proposal, budgeting, and project management tools; experience in governance, accountability, or development programmes is an added advantage.
Core Competencies
- Strategic business development and resource mobilization.
Proposal writing, grant acquisition, and donor relationship management. - Partnership building, networking, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Programme design, project planning, budgeting, and results-based management.
- Strong analytical, research, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
- Leadership, coordination, project management, and organizational skills.
- Innovation, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver measurable organizational growth and impact.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a signed application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates to:
The Executive Director
Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency
Off Kaunda Road, Gouji Complex, Plot No. 44
P.O. Box X209
Lilongwe, MALAWI.
Closing Date: 20th July, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CSAT is an equal opportunity employer. Women and all qualified candidates from diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply