Project Officer - Intern (SRHR & Gender)

About

Community Focus (COFO) is a youth-led Civil Society organization working to strengthen youth movements and advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and gender equality.

We are hiring a Project Officer Intern to support our programmes institutionalizing youth-friendly SRHR financing within local budgets.

Key Duties

• Resource Mobilization: Support proposal writing, donor mapping, and partnership development
• SRHR & Gender Programming: Work in collaboration with District Hospitals, District Councils, District Youth Office (DYO), and District Gender Office in Chikwawa and Nsanje
• Community Engagement: Mobilize and work with youth networks, youth clubs, Area Development Committees (ADC), Village Development Committees (VDC) and Community Development Committees (CDC)
• Media & Advocacy: Coordinate with community radio stations in Chikwawa and Nsanje (including Nyungwe and Nyanthepa FM) for SRHR advocacy and accountability
• Reporting: Document field activities, success stories, and support monthly reporting to district stakeholders

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Public Health, Gender Studies, Media and Communication or any related field
• Passionate about youth, SRHR, and gender equality
• Those who have worked with volunteer organizations such as Corps Africa, Peace Corps, WUSC etc. and able to write project proposals will have an added advantage
• Strong communication and community mobilization skills
• Knowledge of Chikwawa/Nsanje context and Chichewa/Sena language is an added advantage
• Recent graduate youth (18-35) and women are highly encouraged to apply

What We Offer

Monthly honorarium and hands-on experience in youth-led advocacy, local governance, and district-level coordination.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and three traceable references to: coføcommunication@gmail.com

COFO is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.