Organisation: SOS Children’s Villages Malawi

Position: Field Officer – Ngabu Iceland Project

Location: Ngabu, Chikwawa District

Employment Type: Full-Time Fixed Contract

Contract Duration: Two (2) Years (Renewable subject to funding availability and performance)

Reports To: Iceland Project Manager

Application Deadline: 30th July 2026

OVERVIEW

SOS Children’s Villages Malawi is a non-governmental child protection and development organisation working to ensure that children grow up with love, respect, security, and family care.

The organisation is seeking a suitable candidate to join the Ngabu Iceland Project as a Field Officer. The successful candidate will support the implementation of family strengthening activities by building the capacity of vulnerable families, community-based organisations, and community structures to improve child protection, education, health, and development outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Participation

• Support Community Task Forces in identifying project participants.

• Facilitate children’s participation in Family Strengthening processes.

• Support identification and training of community facilitators and peer educators in Family Development Planning.

Planning and Budgeting

• Support families and communities in assessing challenges affecting child care and protection.

• Facilitate identification of local resources and opportunities to support community action plans.

Capacity Building of Families and Communities

• Support training of facilitators and peer educators on Family Development Planning.

• Facilitate access to child rights, protection, and other relevant trainings.

• Support development of Community-Based Organisation (CBO) capacity, including governance structures, policies, registration, and strategic plans.

Networking and Partnerships

• Maintain relationships with community structures, government departments, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities for partnerships within the project area.

• Support effective service delivery to programme participants.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Participate in project monitoring and evaluation activities.

• Conduct regular visits to families, CBOs, and community partners.

• Prepare and submit progress reports on project activities.

Child Safeguarding and Protection

• Ensure compliance with child safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and asset safeguarding policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Agriculture, or any relevant field from a recognised university.

• At least three (3) years’ experience implementing child and community development programmes.

• Good understanding of child rights, rights-based programming, and management of CBOs.

• Good communication and reporting skills.

• A valid motorcycle licence is a must.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the organisation’s recruitment portal:

Apply Here: https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com

Applicants should include:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Full contact details, including telephone numbers.

• Three traceable referees.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close before the deadline if enough suitable applications are received.

SOS Children’s Villages Malawi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The organisation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.