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: Assistant Disaster and Risk Management Officer
Grade: K/M8
Reporting to: Disaster and Risk Management Officer (Grade I/M6)
Location: Blantyre District Council
No. of vacant positions: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
I. Assisting in coordinating all disaster risk and management activities/ issues at district level
II. Assisting in budgeting for disaster risk management activities at district level
III. Assisting District Council in the identification of Disaster Risk Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery interventions
IV. Assisting in training and sensitization of local disaster risk Management structures at district level
V. Compiling reports on disaster risk reduction activities for submission to headquarters
VI. Assisting in monitoring and supervising the implementation of disaster risk management Programmes being implemented and planned at district level
VII. Maintaining a database of organizations involved in disaster risk management
VIII. Assisting in identifying disaster risk management training needs for District Councils
IX. Assisting in Coordinating all Humanitarian Response programs in the District
X. Carrying out participatory learning appraisals to ascertain root causes of problems and learn from the experiences
XI. Training youth in Disaster Risk Management and Climate change interventions
XII. Assessing training gaps in various committees and arranging trainings to address the gaps
XIII. Training various committees in group dynamic, record keeping, participatory planning monitoring and evaluation (PPM & E)
XIV. Liaising and networking with District Council, NGOs and other stakeholders in the district.
XV. Writing monthly, quarterly and annual reports
XVI. Any other duties assigned from time to time
Qualifications
Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in Disaster Risk Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Sociology or Psychology, Community Development or Rural Development from accredited institutions.
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.