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Job Overview
The Malawi Accelerator Programme (MAP), under Girls Not Brides Malawi, advertised an opportunity for an experienced professional to serve as a Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The successful candidate would lead strategic advocacy, policy influence, stakeholder engagement and communications initiatives aimed at strengthening efforts to end child marriage in Malawi.
Position: Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer
Programme: Malawi Accelerator Programme (MAP)
Organisation: Girls Not Brides Malawi
Duty Station: Lilongwe, Malawi
Job Type: Full-time
Date Advertised: 7 May 2026
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Status: Closed
Key Responsibilities
The advertised role focused on the following areas:
Leading advocacy strategies and influencing policies.
Supporting budget advocacy and resource mobilisation.
Building relationships with stakeholders and strategic partners.
Managing media, digital and public communications activities.
Amplifying the voices of girls and young people in advocacy initiatives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants were expected to have:
A Master’s degree in a relevant field, or a Bachelor’s degree combined with at least seven years of relevant experience.
At least seven years of experience in advocacy, communications or campaigning.
Strong experience in policy influence and stakeholder engagement.
Expertise in media, digital communication and strategic communications.
Application Procedure (Historical Information)
According to the vacancy announcement, applicants were required to submit:
A motivation letter of no more than 300 words.
An updated CV, including details of three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and National ID.
Applications were to be sent to:
Email: VACANCIES@CYECEMW.ORG
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
Deadline: 15 May 2026. This deadline has passed.
About the Opportunity
This position was designed for a highly experienced advocacy and communications professional interested in contributing to policy change, strengthening partnerships and promoting the rights and empowerment of girls and young people in Malawi.
The opportunity encouraged applications from women and persons with disabilities.
Vacancy Status
APPLICATIONS CLOSED – 15 MAY 2026
This is an archived vacancy. It is published for informational and career-reference purposes only. KUPEZA JOBS MW is not accepting applications on behalf of the recruiting organisation.
Source: Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education (CYECE)
Official website: https://www.cyecemw.org/
Original vacancy document:
https://www.cyecemw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Senior-Advocacy-and-Comms-Officer-3.pdf
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