COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS

About

Community Behaviour Change Initiative (CBCI) is a Malawian led Organisation established in 2006. We work with communities on menstrual health, gender equality and climate action. The organization is committed to promoting positive social and behavioural change through community engagement, awareness raising, empowerment, and locally driven development initiatives. The organisation works with communities and stakeholders to address development challenges in menstrual health, hygiene and sanitation, Gender Equality and GBV Prevention and Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability.

CBCI seeks motivated, committed, and enthusiastic volunteers to support the implementation of its community-based programmes and contribute to the organisation's growth and impact.

The Community Development Volunteers will support the implementation of project activities in Lilongwe impact area of the organization. Successful candidates will work with communities, schools, and other stakeholders to promote community participation and sustainability of the Organisational activities.

Key Duties

• Support the implementation of community outreach activities, awareness campaigns, and behaviour change initiatives.
• Mobilise community members to participate in development programmes and activities.
• Assist in conducting community needs assessments, surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions.
• Support awareness sessions on menstrual health and hygiene, gender equality, child protection, youth empowerment, and environmental conservation.
• Assist in organising community meetings, stakeholder engagements, training sessions, and workshops.
• Organize community meeting to discuss project implementation as well as challenges, success and solution.
• Educate and support communities in sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation, agroforestry and climate resilience.
• Ensure all community project reports - Weekly, monthly, quarterly and EoP are submitted in time
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community leaders, local authorities, schools, and partner organisations.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• This position requires fresh graduates, with dedication and ability to work with less or no supervision. Must demonstrate willingness to learn and work with others as a team.
• Prospective candidates should have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or Community Development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. An application letter expressing their interest in the volunteer opportunity.
2. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Copies of relevant academic certificates

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications to info@cbci.mw.org by 30th October, 2026