Field Officer

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTCATHOLIC COMMISSION FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE (CCJP)CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MZUZUPosition: Field OfficerDuty Station:St. Paul's Parish, MzimbaEmployment Type:Full-time (Project Position – PSAAP)Project:Public Social Accountability Advocacy Project (PSAAP)Application Deadline:Saturday, 14th November 2026ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUNDThe Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), the advocacy arm of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Mzuzu, is implementing the Public Social Accountability Advocacy Project (PSAAP), with support from Misereor-Germany.The organization is seeking a suitably qualified and committed individual to fill the position of Field Officer, based at St. Paul's Parish in Mzimba.The successful candidate will be responsible for mobilizing and sensitizing communities on public social accountability, transparency and good governance. The position reports to the CCJP Coordinator.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSInterested applicants must meet the following requirements:1. Must be a committed Christian.2. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Social Sciences.3. Demonstrable commitment to upholding Catholic values and a sound understanding of Catholic Social Teaching.4. Practical experience and ability in data analysis using Microsoft Excel and SPSS, particularly in tracking project indicator performance.5. Demonstrable ability to work effectively with priests and religious sisters.6. Must provide a recommendation letter from a Parish Priest or other recognized religious leader.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Field Officer will perform the following duties:- Mobilize and sensitize communities on public social accountability, transparency and good governance.- Facilitate community dialogues and engagement meetings with relevant stakeholders.- Promote citizens' participation in monitoring public service delivery.- Work closely with community structures, traditional leaders, faith-based organizations and government institutions.- Support communities in identifying challenges affecting public service delivery and advocating for appropriate solutions.- Facilitate capacity-building sessions for community members on their rights and responsibilities.- Ensure effective implementation of project activities in accordance with approved work plans.- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at community and district levels.- Oversee the implementation of work plans and ensure proper documentation of project outputs and outcomes.- Monitor performance against project indicators and recommend appropriate corrective measures where necessary.- Ensure accountability for project activity funds and submit timely liquidation reports to the Projects Accountant.- Prepare and submit quarterly, bi-annual and annual project activity reports to the Projects Officer within the required timelines. HOW TO APPLYInterested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:1. An application letter/cover letter.2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including three traceable referees.3. Copies of academic and professional certificates.4. A recommendation letter from the applicant's Parish Priest or Religious Leader.Applications should be submitted via email to:recruitment@mzuzudiocese.mwApplication Deadline:Saturday, 14th November 2026.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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