POSITION: PROGRAMS MANAGER

Location: Salima

OVERVIEW

Kindle Orphan Outreach is a local Christian, charitable, non-denominational, non-profit, non-government organization established in Malawi in 2000 and registered as a Trust in 2002.

Kindle is motivated by the desire to bring the light of Christ’s hope to vulnerable communities. Kindle works with vulnerable communities to promote resilience and self-reliance so that they become productive members of society.

Kindle’s strategy lies in four main areas:

• Health
• Education
• Spiritual Impact
• Community Development

These areas overlap and work together.

We are seeking a passionate, qualified, and results-oriented individual to fill the following position:

Programs Manager

Location: Salima – Nanjoka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organization’s social enterprise initiatives.
• Develop business strategies to improve sustainability and revenue generation.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders, clients, and investors.
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and reporting.
• Identify new market opportunities and growth areas.
• Ensure alignment between enterprise activities and social impact goals.
• Plan, implement, and monitor organizational programs and projects.
• Coordinate program activities and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Manage relationships with partners, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and work plans.
• Work hand in hand with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer.
• Supervise program staff and consultants where necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Project Management, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, social enterprise management, or program management.
• Strong leadership, financial management, and communication skills.
• Experience working in community-based or non-profit environments is an added advantage.
• Experience managing farms with diverse agricultural activities and ventures will be highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Experience in donor-funded projects is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter
2. Updated CV
3. Copies of relevant certificates
4. Contact details of at least two referees

Send applications to:

hr.admin@kindlemw.org

or

Kindle Orphan Outreach

P. Box 311

Salima

Subject Line: Application – Programs Manager

Deadline for Applications: 25th May, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.