Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA)
Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) is a nongovernmental organization that promotes sustainable environment and natural resources management. The organization’s vision is a just and equitable society that promotes sustainable development, focusing on natural resources, biodiversity, and climate change.
CEPA in partnership with Bread for the World is implementing a two-year project ‘Strengthening Inclusive Governance of the Extractive Sector in Malawi for Just Energy Transition The project seeks to strengthen inclusive mining governance by increasing the capacity of communities, district stakeholders and civil society on mining related issues in Phalombe and Balaka districts.
CEPA seeks to fill the following position under the project:
PROGRAMME OFFICER – NATURAL RESOURCES
The Programme officer will be responsible for day-to-day management of the project.
Location: Blantyre
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting on project-based activities;
- Developing and implementing capacity building programmes on natural resource governance for district and community stakeholders;
- Facilitating community awareness on their rights and responsibilities in the mining sector;
- Mobilizing and coordinating civil society stakeholders to participate in mining related policy processes
- Liaising and building linkages with Government agencies, private sector and other relevant stakeholders on mining issues; anc
- Generating and disseminating information and knowledge products including through media engagement and online platforms.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Environment, Law or relevant Social Sciences from a recognized University;
- Experience in project management;
- Experience in civil society and community mobilization;
- Working knowledge in Government of Malawi regulatory frameworks related to extractive industries; and
- Excellent personal communication and report-writing skills.
How to apply
Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their application letters and recent Curriculum Vitae before 8th August 2025 to:
The Finance and Administration Manager
Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy
P.O. Box 1057,
Blantyre, Malawi
E-mail: info@cepa.org.mw,
Website: cepa.org.mw
CEPA is an equal opportunity employer