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: Gender Affairs Officer
Grade: I/M6
Reporting to: Principal Gender Officer (Grade G/M4)
Location: Blantyre District Council
No. of vacant positions: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
I. Interpret and implementation of the National Gender Policy and all relevant policies;
II. Identify gender knowledge and skills gap within staff.
III. Plan and organize capacity building initiatives
IV. Collection and processing of gender disaggregated data, which will inform policy, program and budget formulation process;
V. Facilitate mounting of campaigns and advocacy activities in liaison with the Ministry of Gender
VI. Disseminate newly adopted protocols, instruments and legislation on gender to sectoral officers, civil society and private sector at district level;
VII. Compile and submit reports monthly, quarterly and annually to relevant offices.
Qualifications
Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Development Studies, Community Development, Rural Development, Education or Guidance and Counselling obtained 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.