About NGO Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN)

The NGO Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) is an umbrella network comprising 63 local civil society organizations working to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in Malawi.

With financial support from the Government of Norway through UN Women Malawi, NGO-GCN is implementing the Chief Kachindamoto funded project titled “Elevate Her Future, Kwezani Tsogolo Lake” in Traditional Authority Kachindamoto, Dedza District.

The project aims to increase girls’ retention in school and eliminate child marriage.

Job Purpose

The Field Officer will coordinate and implement community-based interventions aimed at ending child marriage and promoting girls’ education in Traditional Authority Kachindamoto, Dedza District. The successful candidate will work closely with local structures and stakeholders supporting interventions to end child marriage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement project activities in Dedza District in accordance with the approved work plan.
• Mobilize communities to actively participate in project implementation and ownership.
• Work closely with existing community structures and local leaders supporting efforts to end child marriage and promote girls’ education.
• Collaborate with government departments, civil society organizations, and other partners implementing similar initiatives within the district.
• Represent NGO-GCN in district-level stakeholder meetings including District Executive Committee (DEC), technical working groups, and related coordination forums.
• Facilitate community awareness campaigns, dialogue sessions, and training.
• Monitor project progress and collect relevant data for reporting and learning purposes.
• Prepare timely activity reports, monthly progress reports, and other project documentation.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Rural Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience implementing community development or gender-related programmes.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Good facilitation and community mobilization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good computer literacy.

Experience

• At least three (3) years’ experience implementing community development programmes.
• Proven experience working with local government structures, traditional leaders, and community-based organizations.
• Experience facilitating community trainings, stakeholder engagement meetings, and awareness campaigns.
• Experience in project monitoring, documentation, and report writing will be an added advantage.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit:

• Application letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Applications should be sent to:

Email: info@ngo-gcn.mw / ngogcnrecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15th July 2026

Important Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NGO Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.