Federer Foundation Programme Manager Job 2026: Apply to Lead Education Programmes in Malawi and Zambia

Overview

The Federer Foundation invites applications for a Programme Manager to coordinate and support country programmes in Malawi and Zambia, with a primary focus on early and foundational learning. The position is based in either Lusaka, Zambia, or Lilongwe, Malawi, and involves collaborating closely with Country Directors, implementing partners, and government counterparts to translate strategic priorities into coordinated activities.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a relevant undergraduate degree and possess approximately 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in programme management, programme support, education, development, or related fields. Additionally, candidates must be citizens of Malawi or Zambia, or hold the legal right to live and work in either of those countries.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to handle day-to-day programme coordination, partner engagement, monitoring, financial tracking, and reporting. The successful professional should be proactive, solutions-oriented, capable of working independently, and able to manage competing priorities while reflecting the Foundation values of humility, respect, balance, integrity, care, reliability, partnership, and equity.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter by email to talent@federerfoundation.org before the application deadline.

Key dates

The application deadline is 31 October 2026.