Investment Promotion and Private Sector

Post                 : Investment Promotion and Private Sector

                          Development Officer (1 post)

Division           : Investment Promotion and Private Sector Development

Grade             : M6

Reporting to: Principal Investment Promotion and Private Sector Development

                          Officer

Ref. No            : Vac/09/2026                           

JOB PURPOSE

To attract, facilitate and retain private sector investment in Lilongwe City and to create an enabling environment for local business. The officer will market LCC as an investment destination, manage investor relations and drive public –private partnerships that contribute to revenue generation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collecting, analysing and disseminating information on investments and private sector development in the City.
• Supporting the formulation of investment guidelines
• Conducting research and analyzing potential and viable resource mobilization and investment opportunities for the Council.
• Maintaining a databank on small and medium enterprises, including investors and the private sector.
• Regulating and promoting small and medium-scale enterprises
• Registering, processing and coordinating new investment proposals.
• Providing technical advice to stakeholders to ensure the viability and profitability of all investments
• Supporting facilitation of investment activities to attract investors
• Assessing and ensuring that all investments are viable and profitable
• Supporting the sale and distribution of products produced in the City
• Preparing reports

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with the Local Government Act, business licensing, and investment and Trade laws
• Ability to develop investment profiles and negotiate with investors and partners
• Focus on meeting investment and revenue targets
• Responsive and solution–driven approach to investor and business needs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Development studies or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in investment promotion, private sector development or business advisory.

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible and interested candidates should submit their application letters, clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and the names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees, to:

The Chairperson

Appointment and Disciplinary Committee

P.O BOX 30396

LilongWe 3.

Applications can also be hand – delivered to the Lilongwe City Council Offices, City Centre.  The closing date for receiving applications is 14 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for immediate interviews.