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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-DIRECTOR OF INVESTIGATIONS (GRADE ACB 3)

Introduction:

The Anti-Corruption Bureau was established by an Act of Parliament to receive and investigate complaints of alleged or suspected corrupt practices; prosecute offences under the Corrupt Practices Act; investigate and report on the conduct of any public officer which is connected or conducive to corrupt practices; take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in public and private bodies and solicit public support in the fight against corruption.  To fulfill this mandate, the ACB is seeking to recruit a highly qualified, competent, and motivated individual to fill the following vacant position:

Post             :         Director of Investigations

Grade          :         ACB 3

Division       :         Investigations

Location      :         Lilongwe

Purpose of the Job 

To provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight to the Investigations Division by developing, implementing, and optimizing advanced investigative strategies, techniques, and operational protocols.

Reports to:

The Director General

Location:

Lilongwe

Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Directing, overseeing, and coordinating all operational functions of the Investigations Division to ensure timely and thorough investigation of corruption and related offenses.
  • Optimizing financial crime and anti-corruption investigations by adopting international best practices, coordinating case operations, and reviewing and updating strategic investigation targets.
  • Collaborating closely with the Legal and Prosecutions Division to ensure case files meet standard evidential thresholds for prosecution.
  • Conducting performance appraisals, mentoring investigative teams, and cultivating cross-functional collaboration and working relationships among teams.
  • Formulating, justifying, and managing the annual budget for the Investigations Division.
  • Serving as the principal advisor to the director general on all operational and strategic matters relating to investigations.
  • Submitting Complaints Review Committee schedules to the director general
  • Producing periodic reports for the Division
  • Reviewing investigative reports, summaries of findings, and actionable recommendations.
  • Developing comprehensive plans for record retention, digital case management, and institutional investigation policies, procedures, and protocols.

 

Attributes and competences

  • Capacity to translate the mission of the Bureau into actionable plans, including comprehensive and flexible work plans.
  • Proven ability to deliver results amid a high workload and multiple competing risks and demands.
  • Capacity to instill a culture that values measurable achievements, mutual support and compliance with Bureau’s processes.
  • Ability to mentor teams effectively, resolve conflicts, and develop the capability of team members, bringing a focus on talent management and professional progression.
  • Ability to collaborate closely with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Unwavering commitment to professional ethics, absolute discretion, and the highest standards of confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
  • Demonstrated impartiality and resilience to political, economic, or social pressures.
  • Computer literacy and ability to work in a highly digitalized environment.

Details of the Posts are as follows:

  1. Employment will be on a three-year contract period, renewable depending on performance.
  2. Competitive/attractive remuneration package will be offered.
  • Applicants should be willing to be subjected to a vetting process.
  1. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  2. Successful applicants will be required to abide by the Bureau’s Strict Code of Conduct and Ethical Behavior.

Experience and Qualifications:

Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Audit/Accounting, Strategic Management, or a related field.
  • Documented training in advanced financial intelligence, digital forensics, asset tracing, procurement fraud, corruption or economic crime investigations, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in investigative work, with at least 5 years serving at a senior management level within a public or private enforcement agency.

Deadline:

03/09/2026 12:00 am

Submissions:

If you meet the requirements outlined above, please submit your application letter, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of your relevant academic and professional certificates to:

The Director General
Anti-Corruption Bureau

Mulanje House

City Centre
P.O. Box 2437
Lilongwe

MALAWI

Or to the following email address: recruitment@acbmw.org

Closing Date: All applications must be received no later than Friday, 23rd July, 2026.

A career in the Anti-Corruption Bureau is a commitment to fighting corruption.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.

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