FIELD OFFICER

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Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM) Zomba

POSITION: FIELD OFFICER

Location: Zomba

OVERVIEW

CADECOM-Zomba is a commission that functions as the reliet and development arm of the Church. With funding from the Embassy of Ireland, Norwegian Church Aid, and DanChurch Aid Malawi (NCA-DCA), in collaboration with the Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) and the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM), is implementing a Climate and Environmental Justice Accountability Project in Zomba and Mangochi districts.

This initiative responds to the urgent need to strengthen the capacity of faith actors, civil society organizations (CSOs), and community-based structures to effectively monitor, advocate, and hold stakeholders accountable for climate and environmental justice. The overall goal is to enhance climate and environmental justice for vulnerable communities in Malawi by strengthening local advocacy and accountability mechanisms.

Specifically, the project will empower faith actors and community groups on environmental and climate justice advocacy and ensure duty bearers are accountable and responsive to faith-led advocacy initiatives on environmental and climate justice. The project seeks to address two critical challenges: (1) the limited capacity of local actors to engage in climate justice advocacy, and (2) the lack of accountability among duty bearers and polluting companies in fulfilling environmental commitments. Through a holistic and inclusive approach, the project will empower faith leaders and community groups via targeted capacity building, coordinated advocacy, and interfaith dialogue platforms.

The Diocese of Zomba is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the vacant position of Field Officer

Reporting to: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer (MEAL

Employment Period: 12 months

Duty Station: Zomba District

The key responsibilities of this position will include:

1. Project participant’s mobilizatior

Conducting project sensitization meetings with stakeholders

Community mobilization of project participants for project activity implementation

Facilitating participatory field-level project activity plans

2. Capacity building

Conducting capacity assessment of the participants at the district and community level

Developing a capacity strengthening plan for the participants at the district and community level

Facilitating formation of Community advocacy committees

Capacity building on climate justice and advocacy

3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Developing a monthly community project activity implementation plan in liaison with stakeholders

Producing activity, monthly and quarterly project activity reports

Documenting and sharing with stakeholder’s project successes, challenges, opportunities, and lessons.

Facilitating participatory field-level project activity plans

Documenting and sharing issues for advocacy throughout the project period

Facilitating review and replanting meetings at the community level

4. Coordination

Representing the project at various forums at the district and community level

Liaising with CEPA, NCA-DCA, and CADECOM National Office Project Officers in activity implementation plans at the district and community level

5. Safeguarding and protection

Sensitizing project participants on the organization’s Safeguarding and Protection policies

Strengthening the existing Complaints Grievances Redress Mechanisms in relation to CADECOM’s Feedback Complaint and Handling Mechanism (FCHM)

B. Job requirements

Academic Qualifications

Diploma in Natural Resources Management, Community Development, Environmental Management from an institution accredited by NCHE. Those with Bachelor’s Degrees will have an added advantage.

Work experience

At least two years’ experience working with rural communities in Malawi.

Minimum three years of experience working in advocacy work

Work experience with religious groups

Motorcycle Riding (Valid Driver’s License)

Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, and virtual meetings

At least three years’ experience working with rural communities in Malawi on climate change-related projects

Other attributes

Self-starter

Team worker

Ability to work within deadlines

Flexibility

The application package should contain an application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and other relevant professional certificates, a Valid Driver’s License, a National Identity Card, and three traceable referees. One referee must be an immediate past or current supervisor no later than 27th February 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Human Resource Officer

Catholic Development Commission in Malawi, Zomba Diocese

P.O. Box 115,

Zomba

Email: zarddhumanresource@gmail.com

Our organization acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities.