Head of Planning and Research

Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) Authority · Lilongwe, Malawi

Posted October 21, 2026Listing expires October 28, 2026

LocationLILONGWE | Category: Management | Deadline: 28 Oct 2026 | Status: Full Time

The Head of Planning and Research requires a person who will provide support in Corporate Planning and Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, and ensure programmes and services delivery compliance with strategic plans.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure planning efforts are integrated across all departments.
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes to adapt and refine strategic initiatives.
• Ensure efficient and effective planning and budgeting processes;
• Provide leadership in the formulation of strategic and business plans and monitoring their implementation.
• Evaluate and enhance planning processes and methodologies.
• Implement best practices and innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Planning and Research department.
• Consolidate and submit to management the daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports on various Planning, Monitoring and Research programs.

• Research Management

• Lead the research team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee the design, execution, and analysis of research projects to provide valuable insights for decision-making.
• Utilize a variety of research methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Undertake economic and financial analysis of projects and programs submitted by TEVET providers for approval.

• Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• Implement robust data analysis processes to derive actionable insights.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports to leadership, highlighting key findings and recommending strategic actions.
• Drive a data-driven culture within the organization.
• Ensure adherence to standards, guidelines and policies in programme and service delivery.
• Evaluate economic and financial impact of Authority’s regulatory policies on stakeholders.
• Ensure collection, organization and analysis of data about TEVET programmes and services and its providers to inform the public on the state of technical, entrepreneurial and vocational and training system.

• Budget Management