ABOUT THE ROLE

Liwonde Anglican Church is inviting applications from suitably qualified and committed individuals for the position of Social Worker. The successful candidate will coordinate home and center-based Child Development activities, strengthen beneficiary-supporter communication, and support implementation of child-focused programs in collaboration with the Program Officer and Child Development Center Leadership.

This role involves working in remote areas within Machinga District and requires a strong commitment to child protection and Christian values.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Faith: Must be a mature born-again Christian with strong Christian testimony and good moral character
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Communication, Records Management, or related field
• Experience: At least 2 years' experience; experience in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or home-based programming is an added advantage
• Skills: Good written, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to plan, organize work, deliver results, and meet deadlines within a multi-disciplinary team
• Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
• Training: Training in counselling and child development is an added advantage
• Personal Attributes: Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks, attend to details, prioritize, meet deadlines, willing to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Age: Must be between 22 and 40 years of age

Working Conditions:

• Role is based at the Local Church Project with regular home visits to beneficiaries
• Occasional travel for meetings, training, conferences, and project-related activities
• Successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Child Protection Statement of Commitment

• Coordinate home and center-based program activities and related training sessions
• Support the Program Officer in supervising Project Implementers and monitoring program implementation
• Facilitate development and implementation of home and center-based lesson plans and curricula
• Coordinate all beneficiary-supporter communications including letters, child updates, transfers, exits, and profile updates
• Prepare and submit beneficiary-related reports to the Project Officer and Church Leadership
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to support program delivery
• Promote Child Protection and advocate for rights and well-being of children
• Report cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation through appropriate channels
• Comply with Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and Statement of Commitment to Child Protection
• Support achievement of beneficiary, church partner, and sponsor outcomes
• Be willing to work in remote areas within Machinga District
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Director

• Good written, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, organize work, deliver results, and meet deadlines within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks, attend to details, prioritize, meet deadlines, willing to learn and adapt to new technologies

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Communication, Records Management, or related field
• Must be a mature born-again Christian with strong Christian testimony and good moral character
• Must be between 22 and 40 years of age