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Project Officer – Intern (SRHR & Gender)
Community Focus (COFO) Chikwawa & Nsanje Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
About this role
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Resource Mobilisation
Support proposal writing, donor mapping and partnership development.
2. SRHR and Gender Programming
Work in collaboration with District Hospitals, District Councils, District Youth Offices (DYO) and District Gender Offices in Chikwawa and Nsanje.
3. Community Engagement
Mobilise and work with youth networks, youth clubs, Area Development Committees (ADC), Village Development Committees (VDC) and Community Development Committees (CDC).
4. Media and Advocacy
Coordinate with community radio stations in Chikwawa and Nsanje, including Nyungwe FM and Nyanthepa FM, for SRHR advocacy and accountability.
5. Reporting
Document field activities and success stories.
Support monthly reporting to district stakeholders.
Added Advantages
Experience working with volunteer organisations such as CorpsAfrica, Peace Corps or WUSC.
Ability to write project proposals.
Knowledge of Chichewa and/or Sena.
Recent graduate youth aged 18–35 and women are highly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
A monthly honorarium.
Hands-on experience in youth-led advocacy, local governance and district-level coordination.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Three traceable references.
COFO is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Skills and requirements
have knowledge of the chikwawa and nsanje contexts.possess strong communication and community mobilisation skills.