Social Worker

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MAONDE LIVING WATER CHURCH

POSITION: SOCIAL WORKER

Location: Dedza

Project: Local Church Project

Location: Maonde, Traditional Authority Kachere, Dedza

Reports To: Program Officer

Job Summary

Maonde Living Water Church is inviting applications from suitably qualified and committed individuals for the position of Social Worker. The successful candidate will coordinate home and centre-based child development activities, strengthen beneficiary-supporter communication, and support the implementation of child-focused programs in collaboration with the Program Officer and church leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate home and centre-based program activities and related training sessions.

- Support the Program Officer in supervising Project Implementers (PIs) and monitoring program implementation.

- Facilitate the development and implementation of home and centre-based lesson plans and curricula.

- Coordinate all beneficiary-supporter communications, including letters, child updates, transfers, exits, and profile updates.

- Prepare and submit beneficiary-related reports to the Project Officer and church leadership.

- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to support program delivery.

- Promote child protection and advocate for the rights and well-being of children.

- Report cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation through the appropriate reporting channels.

- Comply with the Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and Statement of Commitment to Child Protection.

- Support the achievement of beneficiary, church partner, and sponsor outcomes.

- Be willing to work in a remote area within Dedza District.

- Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Director.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Must be a mature born-again Christian with a strong Christian testimony and good moral character.

- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Communication, Records Management, or a related field.

- Experience in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or home-based programming will be an added advantage.

- Good written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

- Training in counselling and child development will be an added advantage.

- Willingness to learn and adapt to new approaches.

- Applicants must be between 22 and 40 years of age.

Working Conditions

- The role is based at the Local Church Project and includes regular home visits to beneficiaries.

- Occasional travel for meetings, training, conferences, and project-related activities is required.

- The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Child Protection Statement of Commitment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

- Application letter

- Curriculum Vitae (CV)

- Copies of academic certificates

- Copy of National ID

- Letter of recommendation from your Church Pastor

- Contact details of at least two referees

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson

Child Development Committee

Maonde Living Water Church

P.O. Box 2

Maonde, Dedza

For enquiries: 0995 341 830 / 0999 449 523

Closing Date

24th July 2026 at 4:30 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.