Principal Planning Officer

Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications for the Principal Planning Officer position based in Various District Councils. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date on October 31, 2026. Review the detailed requirements and application guidelines provided below to ensure your submission is complete. Please ensure to mention you found this opportunity on NyasaJobs.com website when submitting your CV and application to the employer or when making online applications for organizations.

Local Government Service Commission

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant posts existing in various District councils.

JOB TITLE : Principal Planning Officer
GRADE: G/M4
SALARY: Within the range of grade G salary segment
LOCATION : Various District Councils

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Applicants must be Serving Planning Officers (Grade I/M6), Monitoring and Evaluation Officers (Grade I/M6) or Economists (Grade I/M6) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in local authorities and must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Economics), Development Studies, physical planning or its equivalent from accredited institutions.

DUTIES

  1. Maintain and manage the Council’s data bank.
  2. Prepare project reports.
  3. Prepare quarterly, semi-annual output based reports.
  4. Monitor performance and progress of Council projects.
  5. Serve as Secretary to the Council Data Coordination Committee.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, PSR19 and promotional letters.
Applications should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 31st October 2026.

The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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