Community Action Officer

POSITION: COMMUNITY ACTION OFFICER

Location: Blantyre

ABOUT

Tilitonse Community Centre is a faith-based community hub in Blantyre Rural, Malawi, operated under Fisherman’s Rest Community Projects (FRCP) — a registered NGO with nearly 30 years of service to local communities. We provide children’s programmes, adult literacy classes, and values-based activities rooted in Christian principles. We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated woman to join our team as Community Action Officer.

Purpose of the Role

The Community Action Officer will support the management and facilitate the day-to-day activities of Tilitonse Community Centre. The successful candidate will provide a safe and engaging environment for children, facilitate structured adult literacy classes (including English), integrate Bible-based values into children’s activities, and capture community impact through success stories and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and deliver safe, engaging children’s programmes on a daily basis

• Facilitate structured adult literacy classes, with a particular focus on English language learning

• Teach Bible stories and integrate faith-based values and moral guidance into children’s activities

• Document and submit success stories and reports that capture community impact

• Maintain an organised, well-run environment that prioritises child welfare and safeguarding

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and the wider community

• Support overall programme planning and contribute to the growth of Tilitonse’s impact

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma in Early Childhood Development, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field

• Strong written and spoken English

• Report writing and storytelling skills

• Teaching and facilitation experience with children

• Comfortable and confident teaching Bible stories

Experience & Character

• Minimum 3 years working with children in educational or community settings

• Empathetic, patient, approachable, resilient and adaptable

• Values-driven with integrity, accountability and commitment to child development

• Positive, proactive, and able to work independently

• Passionate about community development

Essential Requirements

• Must be Christian and comfortable integrating Bible stories and moral guidance into activities

• Based in Blantyre and settled locally

• Demonstrated experience working with children (minimum 3 years)

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

• Reliable, organised, and committed to working in a community setting

Vacancy Details

Location:
Tilitonse Community Centre, Blantyre Rural, Malawi

Contract:
Full-time, Monday – Friday (this is a female-only post)

Salary:
Competitive — determined by experience and qualifications

Start Date:
30th March 2026

Interviews:
24th and 25th March 2026

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this role to:
📧 shereen@fishermansrest.net

Applications close:

Please apply by 20th March 2026 — interviews will be held 24–25 March 2026

Tilitonse Community Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo relevant background checks.