Paralegal Officers
2026-07-13T09:07:31+00:00
Youth Watch Society (YOWSO)
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Chitipa District
Chitipa
10101
Malawi
Nonprofit, and NGO
Legal,Social Services & Nonprofit,Civil & Government
2026-07-17T17:00:00+00:00
8
About the Role
The successful candidates will support access to justice by providing paralegal services, promoting village mediation, and delivering legal awareness initiatives within communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal aid, information, and advisory services to vulnerable groups.
- Conduct legal clinics in prisons, police stations, and courts.
- Facilitate support screening and diversion opportunities.
- Deliver community legal awareness and civic education sessions.
- Supervise and mentor Village Mediators.
- Work closely with justice sector institutions, traditional leaders, and local authorities.
Key Competencies
- Basic knowledge of criminal and civil law.
- Experience in community justice and mediation.
- Understanding of Malawi’s justice system and human rights.
- Commitment to rights-based and inclusive justice.
- Good digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and data management.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Provide legal aid, information, and advisory services to vulnerable groups.
- Conduct legal clinics in prisons, police stations, and courts.
- Facilitate support screening and diversion opportunities.
- Deliver community legal awareness and civic education sessions.
- Supervise and mentor Village Mediators.
- Work closely with justice sector institutions, traditional leaders, and local authorities.
- Basic knowledge of criminal and civil law.
- Experience in community justice and mediation.
- Understanding of Malawi’s justice system and human rights.
- Commitment to rights-based and inclusive justice.
- Good digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and data management.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Basic knowledge of criminal and civil law.
- Experience in community justice and mediation.
- Understanding of Malawi’s justice system and human rights.
- Commitment to rights-based and inclusive justice.
- Good digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and data management.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
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Vacancy title:
Paralegal Officers
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Legal,Social Services & Nonprofit,Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Youth Watch Society (YOWSO)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 17 2026
Duty Station:
Chitipa District | Chitipa
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About the Role
The successful candidates will support access to justice by providing paralegal services, promoting village mediation, and delivering legal awareness initiatives within communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal aid, information, and advisory services to vulnerable groups.
- Conduct legal clinics in prisons, police stations, and courts.
- Facilitate support screening and diversion opportunities.
- Deliver community legal awareness and civic education sessions.
- Supervise and mentor Village Mediators.
- Work closely with justice sector institutions, traditional leaders, and local authorities.
Key Competencies
- Basic knowledge of criminal and civil law.
- Experience in community justice and mediation.
- Understanding of Malawi’s justice system and human rights.
- Commitment to rights-based and inclusive justice.
- Good digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and data management.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Application letter.
- Updated CV.
- Copies of academic certificates.
- Three (3) traceable referees.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Youth Watch Society (YOWSO)
P.O. Box 324,
Mzuzu, Malawi
Application Deadline: Friday, 17th July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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