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The Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education (CYECE), through the Malawi Accelerator Programme (MAP), invited applications from qualified and motivated individuals to fill two District Officer positions in Malawi.
The successful candidates would support the coordination, implementation and monitoring of programme activities at district level, contributing to efforts to end child marriage and empower girls.
Job Details
Position: District Officer
Number of Positions: 2
Organisation: Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education (CYECE)
Programme: Malawi Accelerator Programme (MAP)
Duty Stations: Mzimba and Machinga
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
About the Organisation
CYECE is a non-governmental organisation working to address social and economic development issues affecting children and young people in Malawi.
As the host organisation for the Malawi Accelerator Programme (MAP), on behalf of Girls Not Brides Malawi, CYECE works to accelerate action towards ending child marriage in the country.
Key Responsibilities
The District Officers will be responsible for:
Supporting the implementation of the Malawi Accelerator Programme at district level.
Mobilising communities and facilitating dialogue to address harmful cultural practices.
Engaging traditional, religious and community leaders to promote social change.
Supporting advocacy efforts and the dissemination of laws related to child marriage.
Facilitating safe spaces and mentorship programmes for girls.
Supporting youth-led and girl-led advocacy initiatives.
Collaborating with district stakeholders, including government institutions and NGOs.
Documenting success stories, case studies and programme results.
Contributing to data collection, reporting and programme learning.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Interested candidates should have:
A degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies or a related field.
A minimum of five years of relevant experience in programme implementation.
Experience working with communities and stakeholders at district level.
Knowledge of child protection, gender and development issues.
Strong facilitation, coordination and communication skills.
Key Competencies
Candidates should also demonstrate:
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to mobilise communities and facilitate dialogue.
Good report-writing and documentation skills.
Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Passion for ending child marriage and empowering girls.
Required Application Documents
Applicants were required to submit the following documents:
A motivation letter of no more than 300 words explaining their interest in the position, suitability, relevant experience and intended contribution to ending child marriage.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining academic qualifications, experience and three traceable referees.
Copies of academic certificates.
A copy of National ID.
How to Apply
Applications were to be submitted by email to:
Alternatively, applications could be submitted to:
The Executive Director
Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education (CYECE)
Off M1 Road, Area 15/6, Gogo Jenala Compound
P/Bag B-349, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.
Applicants were required to clearly indicate District Officer – Mzimba or District Officer – Machinga in the email subject line or on the envelope.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
CYECE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability.
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