Job Detail

BACK GROUND
The Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu has three main focus areas: a) Pastoral Care; b) Human and Social Development and c) Institutional Development. Under the Human and Social
Development focus area, the main strategic goal is: “To promote sustainable socioeconomic development among individuals, families and communities in the Diocese of Mzuzu.” Under this focus area two of its strategic objectives are “To improve Sustainable Livelihoods in the Diocese” and “To improve access to and quality of education at all levels in the Diocese.”

It is for this reason that the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu is calling for applications to fill the vacant positions under CADECOM department and Education Department as follows:

POSITION : PROJECTS OFFICER (1)
DUTY STATION : Mzuzu (Secretariat)
REPORTING TO : Education Coordinator
DEPARTMENT : Education

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Working closely with the Education Coordinator and Coordinate the Education project activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
  • Ensure adherence to Mzuzu Diocese policies and donor requirements
  • Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
  • Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
  • Coordinate with relevant partners
  • Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures
  • Supervise, train and develop team (Teachers)
  • Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
  • Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of education.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by management from time to time.

QUALIFICATION

• • A Bachelor’s degree in Education, or Public Administration.
  • At least five years of experience in a related role.
  • One who has worked as teacher or professor before or who has worked as administrator or coordinator in a school or college setting.
  • Computer skills required, including experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience using virtual platforms such as MS Teams or Zoom for workshops and trainings.
  • Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.

APPLICATION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If you consider yourself as a suitable candidate for any of the above post and meeting the given attributes, submit your application as follows:

• Contents of the application: Application letter (maximum of 1 page); a stamped supporting letter from your Church leadership/minister; Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates.
• Original certificates will be required during the interview.

Please send your application to:

THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
JOBIDON HOUSE
The Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu
P.O. Box 2
MZUZU
Or Hand delivered to Jobidon House (Bishop’s Offices) Behind Mchenga Utuwa Filling Station not later than 21st October, 2022.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.