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JOB VACANCY: COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION OFFICERS (2 POSITIONS)
Organisation: Women's Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC)
Position: Community Mobilization Officer
Number of Vacancies: 2
Duty Stations: Mulanje (1 position) and Zomba (1 position), Malawi
Employment Type: Not specified in the source advert
Required Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or equivalent
Application Method: Email, postal application or hand delivery
Application Deadline: Friday, 23 October 2026
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Women's Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC), in partnership with Social Development Direct and with funding from the Embassy of Ireland in Malawi, is implementing a five-year project aimed at preventing early and unintended pregnancies (EUP) in Zomba and Mulanje Districts.
WOLREC is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated and committed individuals to fill two Community Mobilization Officer positions. Successful candidates will support community engagement, mobilisation and collaboration with local stakeholders to strengthen efforts to prevent early and unintended pregnancies.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Community Mobilisation and Coordination
- Support the planning, coordination and implementation of community mobilisation activities under the early and unintended pregnancy prevention approach.
- Work closely with Community Facilitators and Community Leaders to promote effective community engagement.
- Assist Community Facilitators and Community Leaders in developing and implementing activities that respond to local needs.
2. Community Engagement and Participation
- Promote the meaningful participation of adolescents, parents, caregivers, community leaders and other stakeholders in prevention activities.
- Support community dialogues addressing factors contributing to early and unintended pregnancies.
- Encourage collaboration among community members and relevant stakeholders.
3. Service Linkages and Problem-Solving
- Strengthen connections between community mobilisation activities and relevant health, education, protection and other services.
- Identify challenges affecting project implementation and work with community stakeholders and the project team to develop practical solutions.
- Perform any other duties assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or an equivalent qualification.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Suitable candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good facilitation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community members and stakeholders.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to the Executive Director of WOLREC through any of the following methods.
1. Email application
Send your application to either of the following email addresses:
2. Postal application
The Executive Director
Women's Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC)
P.O. Box 31472
Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi
3. Hand-delivered application
Applications may also be delivered to:
WOLREC Offices
Naperi, Kenyatta Drive
Plot SW 8/517/3&4
For enquiries:
Telephone: +265 983 306 760 / +265 897 184 542
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2026
Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
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