Job description
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CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN MALAWI (CADECOM) – BLANTYRE ARCHDIOCESE
POSITION: FIELD OFFICER
Location: Phalombe District
Project: Comic Relief Climate Justice Project
Reports to: Head of Programs
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, subject to project funding and duration
Application Deadline: Friday, 16 October 2026
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM), under the Blantyre Archdiocese, is a development and relief agency of the Catholic Church. It works with vulnerable communities to promote sustainable development, resilience, human dignity, social justice, gender equality and environmental sustainability.
Through the Comic Relief Climate Justice Project, CADECOM aims to strengthen community resilience to climate-related shocks through locally led approaches covering early warning systems, nutrition, health, protection and climate resilience.
JOB PURPOSE
The Field Officer will support the implementation, coordination, monitoring and documentation of project activities at community level, working with local communities, government departments, health facilities, traditional leaders, volunteers and other stakeholders.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Community Development, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Public Health, Nutrition, Social Sciences or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant field experience in development, humanitarian response, climate resilience, agriculture, health, nutrition, WASH, disaster risk reduction or community development.
- Experience working directly with communities and government structures.
- Understanding of climate change adaptation, resilience, disaster preparedness or anticipatory action.
- Experience in community mobilisation, training, facilitation and participatory approaches.
- Data collection and reporting experience, preferably using digital tools such as KoboCollect or CommCare.
- Understanding of gender, safeguarding, protection, accountability and inclusion.
- Ability to work independently in remote and challenging environments.
- Strong communication, facilitation, reporting and organisational skills.
Knowledge of Chichewa or other commonly spoken languages in Phalombe will be an advantage. Previous experience with an NGO, government institution, faith-based organisation or humanitarian agency will also be beneficial.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mobilise communities and facilitate participation in project activities.
- Support the dissemination of early warning system messages through community and health platforms.
- Facilitate climate resilience, nutrition, food security, maternal and child health, WASH, protection and disaster preparedness activities.
- Work with Village Development Committees, Area Development Committees, Mother Groups, Care Groups, community volunteers and health committees.
- Train, coach and mentor community volunteers and local structures.
- Coordinate activities with government departments and health facilities.
- Conduct field visits to monitor implementation, identify challenges and support corrective action.
- Collect and submit accurate programme data, beneficiary information, attendance records and activity reports.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, data verification and assessments.
- Facilitate community feedback and complaints mechanisms.
- Promote safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion and accountability.
- Document community experiences, success stories, lessons learned and emerging climate-related risks.
- Participate in project review meetings and coordination activities.
- Ensure compliance with CADECOM policies, donor requirements and humanitarian standards.
SAFEGUARDING AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate must demonstrate integrity, accountability, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, adaptability and commitment to safeguarding.
The appointment will be subject to satisfactory reference and background checks. The successful candidate must comply with CADECOM's safeguarding policies and its requirements on the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit:
- An application letter.
- A detailed CV, including contact details of three traceable referees.
Email: dankambalame@gmail.com
Email subject: FIELD OFFICER – COMIC RELIEF CLIMATE JUSTICE PROJECT
Alternatively, applications may be addressed to:
The Director of Social Development
Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM)
Blantyre Archdiocese
Blantyre, Malawi
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 16 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CADECOM is an equal opportunity organisation and encourages qualified women and persons with disabilities to apply.
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