Local Government Service Commission
Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified serving and non-serving persons of Malawian Origin to fill the following vacant positions:
Job Title: Chief Social and Child Welfare Officer
Grade: F/M3
Reporting to: The Director of Community and Social Services (Grade E/M2)
Location: Blantyre District Council
No. of vacant Positions : 1
Duties and Responsibilities
I. Coordinates the development, implementation, monitoring and review of social welfare services in order to reduce vulnerability, enhance protection and care for the vulnerable groups in society through early preventive and protection interventions.
ii. Analyses Government strategy and policy documentation international conventions and treaties to which Malawi is a signatory in order to participate effectively in the policy formulation and review and ensure that social welfare services are in line with Government policy.
iii. Initiates and participates in the management of baseline studies and research activities for collecting primary and secondary information as a basis for the development of new program or review of existing ones and providing feedback into policy formulation.
iv. Develops and reviews procedural guidelines and standards for use by implementing agents to ensure that social welfare services conform to international good practice and Government strategy and policy.
v. Coordinate Performance Management system, coaching and mentoring Lead a team of technical staff.
vi. Ability to:
- Write technical reports for a variety of stakeholders
- Interact and communicate effectively to stakeholders
- Use ICT for program management and communication
- Analyze policies, statutes, reports and other relevant documents
- Manage financial resources in a transparent and accountable manner
- Facilitate conflict resolution and group processes
- Observe ethical and professional standards
- Facilitate program appraisal, planning, implementation and review processes
- Engage in continuous self-development and keep abreast of development in area of specialism.
Qualifications
Applicants must be serving Principal Social Welfare Officers or Principal Child Development Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in the Local Authorities. This is a promotional position therefore those that are working under Blantyre District Council are encouraged to apply and will have an added advantage.
Method Of Application
Interested individuals should submit their application letters together with copies of academic and professional certificates, updated CV and National Identification (ID) with ‘Valid Phone Numbers’ and names of three traceable referees.
The applications should be directed to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O Box 766
LILONGWE
Closing date for receiving applications is 10th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.