Join the team at Liwonde Anglican Church based in Liwonde, Machinga as they seek to fill the Social Worker position. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date on August 25, 2026. Check the requirements below and apply today. 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.
Liwonde Anglican Church
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Liwonde Anglican Church is inviting applications from suitably qualified and committed individuals. 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.
POSITION: SOCIAL WORKER
Location: Liwonde
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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[PIs]
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be mature born-again Christian with strong Christian testimony and good moral character
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Communication, Records Management, or related field
- At least 2 years experience in Early Childhood Development [ECD] or home-based programming will be an added advantage
- Good written, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan and organize work, deliver results and meet deadlines within a multi-disciplinary team
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks, attend to details, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
- Training in counselling and child development will be an added advantage
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Applicants must be between 22 and 40 years of age
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Role is based at the Local Church Project and includes regular home visits to beneficiaries
- Occasional travel for meetings, training, conferences and project-related activities required
- Successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Child Protection Statement of Commitment
HOW TO APPLY
Submit: Application letter, CV with 2 traceable referees, copies of academic certificates, copy of National ID, letter of recommendation from your Church Pastor, and a suitability statement of not more than 1 page. Address applications to: The Chairperson, Child Development Committee, Liwonde Anglican Church, P.O Box 198, Liwonde, Machinga. Email: mw0103cdc@gmail.com. Enquiries: 0999 497 442 / 0999 286 382
Deadline: Friday 25th August 2026
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.