PROGRAM OFFICER

Posted on March 12, 2026 | Job ID: 1718

Application Deadline: 3 days left
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MAGUNDA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH – PROGRAM OFFICER

Location: Thyolo (GVH Kasalika, T/A Nanseta)

Magunda Assemblies of God Church is planning to embark on a Child Development Program in partnership with Compassion International – Malawi Office, aimed at releasing children from poverty through holistic child development interventions.

Job Purpose:

The Program Officer will direct day-to-day activities, supervise staff, and interact with Compassion as the team leader, providing guidance and technical skills for holistic child development.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a Christian role model and witness for Jesus Christ
  • Advocate for children living in poverty
  • Direct daily project activities and lead program staff/volunteers
  • Mentor, coach, supervise, and evaluate staff
  • Lead preparation and implementation of partner plans
  • Ensure individual child attention through home/school visits and assessments
  • Support beneficiary identification, slots management, and transitions
  • Assess and update beneficiary, ICP, and training needs
  • Implement partnership agreement commitments
  • Mobilize resources through proposals and network with agencies
  • Ensure proper use of funds, accurate books, and asset management
  • Monitor and evaluate programs through reports and reviews
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Mature born-again Christian with sound testimony
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Communication, Records Management, or related field
  • Diploma holders with more than 5 years' experience may be considered
  • Project planning and management skills (added advantage)
  • Formal training in counseling and child development (added advantage)
  • Previous supervisory experience desired
  • Good interpersonal skills and team builder
  • Computer literate
  • Knowledge of Early Childhood Development interventions
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to apply accounting procedures
  • Good written and verbal communication skills (intermediate English preferred)
  • Willing to work in remote area in Thyolo district
  • Age: 25–45 years

Working Conditions:

  • Based at Local Church Project
  • Home visits for training and support
  • Travel for correspondence

How to Apply:

Submit your application, resume, and copies of certificates by hand or email to:

The Chairperson or Patron

Magunda Assemblies of God

C/O Magunda Hospital

P.O. Box 21, Thyolo

📧 atembenu@gmail.com

CC: ernestjmtengo@gmail.com

Deadline: 15th March 2026 (5:00 PM)

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