Project Officer

Position: Project Officer

Employer: Education Commission of the Catholic
Diocese of Mzuzu
Location: Mzuzu
Reports To: Education Coordinator

About the Education Commission

The Education Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu
coordinates and supports the provision of quality, inclusive and value-based
education within Catholic educational institutions in the Diocese.

The Commission oversees programmes covering Early Childhood
Development, primary, secondary and tertiary education, working with schools,
parishes, communities, government authorities, development partners and other
stakeholders.

The Commission implements education and development projects
aimed at improving access, participation, quality and governance of education,
with particular attention to girls, learners with disabilities and other
children facing barriers to education.

Job Overview

The Project Officer will contribute to the effective
planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting of education
projects in accordance with approved project plans, donor requirements and the
policies of the Diocese.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate
  and support the implementation of education projects in accordance with
  approved workplans, budgets and project objectives.
• Develop
  activity plans, budgets and implementation schedules in collaboration with
  relevant staff and stakeholders.
• Monitor
  project activities and ensure planned outputs and outcomes are achieved
  within agreed timelines.
• Conduct
  regular field visits to schools and communities to monitor implementation
  and provide technical support.
• Work
  closely with school management, teachers, School Management Committees,
  PTAs, Mother Groups, parish structures and other community stakeholders.
• Support
  interventions promoting inclusive education, girls’ education, child
  protection and access to quality education.
• Coordinate
  training, meetings, workshops and other project activities.
• Collect,
  analyse and document project data, success stories, case studies, lessons
  learned and best practices.
• Prepare
  timely and quality project progress reports for management and funding
  partners.
• Ensure
  proper documentation and accountability for project resources and
  activities.
• Liaise
  with government departments, development partners, schools, parishes and
  other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate
  in project reviews, evaluations and planning processes.
• Identify
  implementation challenges and propose appropriate corrective measures.
• Support
  financial and administrative processes related to project activities in
  accordance with Diocese and donor requirements.
• Ensure
  project activities comply with safeguarding, gender, disability inclusion
  and other relevant policies.
• Perform
  any other duties related to the position as assigned by the Education
  Coordinator or Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum
  Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Qualifications in Project Management or
  Development Studies will be an added advantage.
• At
  least 3 years’ relevant experience in project implementation, preferably
  in education, community development or the NGO sector.
• Demonstrable
  experience in project planning, monitoring, data collection and report
  writing.
• Good
  understanding of inclusive education, gender and community participation
  approaches.
• Good
  computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as
  well as data-collection software.
• Excellent
  communication, interpersonal, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Ability
  to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness
  to travel extensively to project sites within the Diocese.
• Demonstrated
  understanding of and commitment to Catholic values and principles.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Integrity
  and accountability.
• Professionalism.
• Commitment
  to serving vulnerable communities.
• Respect
  for Catholic values.
• Good
  teamwork.
• Strong
  attention to detail.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit:

• A
  cover letter.
• A
  detailed CV with three traceable referees.
• Copies
  of academic and professional certificates.
• A
  recommendation letter from the Parish Priest or Religious Leader.

Applications should be submitted by email to: recruitment@mzuzudiocese.mw

Closing Date: Friday, 11 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.