Opportunities

We are gathering a team of results-driven people with a passion for delivering impact at scale.

Ulalo invites applications from motivated emerging professionals and technically skilled individuals for its apprenticeship programme. Apprentices will gain supervised, practical experience while supporting programmes that improve opportunities for children, young people and communities.

Open Positions (3)

  1. Finance and Administration Apprentice

  2. Communications Apprentice

  3. Information Technology and Digital Systems Apprentice

All three roles are based in Mzuzu, with possible travel to project sites. Apprentices receive supervision, mentoring and regular feedback. Completion does not automatically guarantee employment.

Here's who we are looking for:

  • You are energized by ambitious targets and move fast to achieve them.

  • You have a bias for informed action.

  • You are humble and service-oriented.

  • You are ready to learn, adapt, and grow from feedback.

  • You take ownership and push forward to deliver results.

  • Recent graduates and early-career applicants are welcome, provided they meet the relevant experience requirements. Experience from internships, industrial attachments, volunteering, freelance work or supervised practical assignments is recognised.

  • Applicants should demonstrate initiative, integrity and willingness to learn.

  1. Finance and Administration Apprentice

    Support bookkeeping, payment documentation, bank reconciliations, budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, asset register management, physical asset verification, compliance and office administration.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.

    • At least six months of relevant practical experience in accounting, finance or administration, including employment, internships, industrial attachments or volunteering.

    • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.

    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

    • Willingness to learn, accept feedback and undertake supervised assignments.

    Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software and NGO financial systems is an advantage.

    Download the full Job Description here

  2. Communications Apprentice

    Support creative graphic design, multimedia content creation, photography, video production, storytelling, social media content calendars and post scheduling, website updates and advocacy communications. Apply responsible storytelling, consent and safeguarding practices.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Graphic Design, Digital Media or a closely related field.

    • At least six months of practical experience in graphic design, digital content creation, social media management or related communications work, including internships, attachments, freelance or volunteer assignments.

    • Demonstrated creativity and strong graphic design skills, with practical proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools.

    • Hands-on experience creating social media content, developing content calendars, scheduling posts and managing audience engagement.

    • Ability to create graphics, photographs, short-form videos, reels and other multimedia materials.

    • Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively.

    Applicants must submit a portfolio or samples of creative work demonstrating graphic design, social media content creation or multimedia production. Academic, freelance, volunteer and personal projects are accepted.

    Download the full Job Description here

  3. Information Technology and Digital Systems Apprentice

Provide hands-on support diagnosing, servicing, troubleshooting and maintaining tablets, mobile phones, computers, radios and related electronics. Support ICT infrastructure, Microsoft 365 and digital systems, equipment inventories and education technology, including BEFIT tablets and Connected Education computer laboratories.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

  • At least six months of demonstrable hands-on device troubleshooting, maintenance or repair experience, including employment, attachments, vocational practice or independent repair work.

  • Ability to diagnose common faults in computers, phones, tablets or similar electronic devices.

  • Basic familiarity with safe disassembly and reassembly, component replacement, operating-system installation, software troubleshooting and repair documentation.

  • Attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, willingness to learn and ability to communicate clearly and work in a team.

Additional certifications or training in phone repair, computer hardware and software maintenance, tablet servicing or electronics repair are an advantage.

Selection will include a practical assessment of device fault diagnosis, safe handling, basic repair or software troubleshooting. Candidates may demonstrate skills acquired through vocational training, independent repair work or personal projects.


Download the full Job Description here

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and CV, clearly indicating the position applied for. Communications Apprentice applicants must also submit a portfolio or samples of creative work as described above.

Apply by either method:

  • Email: jobs@ulalo.org, with the subject Application – [Position Title].

  • Hand delivery: Clearly indicate the position applied for on the envelope and deliver to Ulalo Offices (New Offices), Plot No. NR/MZU/KAT2/21, along the road from National Bank to Beehive Schools, opposite New Eden Private Primary School, Mzuzu, Malawi.

Application deadline: Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ulalo does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment.

Join us in creating lasting impact.