The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), a regional economic community dedicated to promoting economic integration, has established the COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) to ensure women's active participation in regional enterprise. To further its mandate of providing an enabling environment for women-led businesses, COMFWB is seeking a qualified Resource Mobilization Officer for a four-year contract based at its Secretariat in Lilongwe, Malawi. Applicants must be citizens of a COMESA member state, under 55 years of age, and possess a bachelor's degree along with eight years of relevant experience in corporate fundraising and donor relations. The deadline for member states to submit applications for this P2 grade position is March 6, 2026.
To advance its strategic objectives, COMFWB is seeking to recruit two qualified and experienced professionals to join its Secretariat in Lilongwe, Malawi. These positions offer an opportunity to contribute to a transformative agenda that empowers women entrepreneurs and strengthens regional economic integration. Applications are sought of qualified and experienced professionals for the 3 vacant positions : ICT SYSTEMS ASSISTANT(G7), GENERAL SERVICES ASSISTANT(G7) AND PROCUREMENT EXPERT
With support from AGRA, COMFWB is seeking to engage a Trade Facilitation Expert who will be based at COMFWB Secretariat in Malawi to spearhead the implementation of this interventions, focusing on the identification, monitoring, and resolution of NTBs, as well as advancing the harmonization of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and technical standards across corridor countries. This role demands proactive engagement with national and regional institutions (Ministries of Trade, Customs, Standards Bodies, COMESA, and the SADC Secretariat), as well as close collaboration with the private sector and civil society and Cross border trader association to address real-world constraints to trade.
COMFWB is implementing its 2021-2025 Medium Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) which aims to achieve the following strategic goals : to Strengthen the Institutional Capacity, to Strengthen the Resource Mobilization Capacity, to Strengthen Development Programs for Women in Business ; and to Enhance the Advocacy, Public Image, and Branding of COMFWB. In order to actualize the set-out development objectives, COMFWB intends to recruit its Programme Manager
In order to actualize the set-out development objectives, COMFWB intends to recruit for the following positions. Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of COMESA Member States residing in Malawi to fill the following vacant position in the Regular Established Structure of COMFWB Secretariat. *Programmes Monitoring and Evaluation Officer* *Finance Assistant* *Driver/ Messenger*
In order to actualize the set-out development objectives, COMFWB intends to recruit its Programme Manager and hereby requests applications for the position from suitable candidates, from COMESA Member States
COMFWB is looking for an accomplished and visionary Executive Director to lead its mission of empowering women in business within the COMESA region. This role entails strategic leadership, advocacy, and resource mobilization, ensuring that women's participation in economic growth is maximized. The ideal candidate, a citizen of a COMESA Member State, should possess a strong background in management, policy guidance, and stakeholder engagement, along with a commitment to advancing the economic and entrepreneurial prospects of women across the region. If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for gender equality and economic empowerment, we encourage you to apply and be part of COMFWB's transformative journey.
COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) is recruiting a Resource Mobilization Officer and Digital Communications Officer to support its mission of improving the economic conditions of women in business in the COMESA region.
