COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION OFFICERS

About

WOLREC and Social Development Direct, with funding from the Embassy of Ireland in Malawi, are implementing a five-year project aimed at preventing early and unintended pregnancies (EUP) in Zomba and Mulanje Districts. WOLREC is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of Community Mobilization Officers.

Key Duties

• Support the planning, coordination and implementation of community mobilisation activities under the EUP prevention approach.
• Work closely with Community Facilitators and Community Leaders to support effective community engagement.
• Assist Community Facilitators and Community Leaders in developing and implementing activities suited to local needs.
• Promote the meaningful participation of adolescents, parents, caregivers, community leaders and other stakeholders in EUP prevention activities.
• Support community dialogues addressing factors contributing to early and unintended pregnancies.
• Strengthen links between community mobilisation activities and relevant health, education, protection and other services.
• Identify implementation challenges and work with community stakeholders and the project team to develop practical solutions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Social Science degree or its equivalent.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good facilitation skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications to: The Executive Director, Women's Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC), P.O. Box 31472, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi. Applications may also be hand-delivered to WOLREC Offices, Naperi, Kenyatta Drive, Plot SW 8/517/3&4.