Consortium of FEDOMA and MACODA in Partnership with AGRA
The consortium of Federation of Disability Organisations in Malawi (FEDOMA), Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) in partnership with AGRA is implementing a 34-month project (November 2025-August 2028) aimed at creating 16,000 work opportunities in agriculture for youth with disabilities and refugees in Malawi. The project, “Creating Work Opportunities in Agriculture for Youth with Disabilities and Refugees in Malawi”, is particularly looking at promoting economic empowerment and livelihood of these vulnerable and marginalised groups through decent work and jobs in agriculture. This project will target 21,000 young women and men (16,000 youth with disabilities and 4,000 refugees) across 15 districts in five (5) Agricultural Development Divisions (ADDs): Lilongwe, Kasungu, Machinga, Salima, and Mzuzu. The targeted value chains include soybeans, maize, groundnuts, poultry production, beekeeping, piggery, and horticulture. The overall objective of the project is to create 16.000 work opportunities in agriculture for youth with disabilities and refugees in Malawi by December 2027.
To effectively implement the project the consortium is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced personnel and applications are invited to fill the following position existing within the project.
SECURITY GUARD
Position: Security Guard
Reporting to : Project Coordinator
Duty Station : Lilongwe
Contract Type : Project-based
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Security Guard is responsible for protecting people, property, and assets by monitoring premises, preventing unauthorised access, and responding to security incidents.
The role helps maintain a safe and secure environment.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patrol buildings, grounds, or assigned areas regularly.
- Monitor surveillance cameras, alarms, and access Contentry and exit of visitors, employees, and vehicles.
- Check identification and enforce security procedures.
- Respond to emergencies such as theft, fire, or disturbances.
- Report suspicious activities and security breaches.
- Write clear incident and daily activity reports.
- Assist visitors and provide directions when needed.
- Cooperate with law enforcement or emergency services when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
- Security training will be an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Good observation and attention to detail
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Honesty, integrity, and reliability
- Basic problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- Previous experience working as security guard will be added advantage.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
The consortium of MACODA, FEDOMA and Salama Africa is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. The consortium is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. As such any form of canvassing is not allowed and any candidate involved shall be disqualified.
Qualified and interested individuals who meet the above specifications should submit their written applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of certificates indicating three traceable referees to:
The Executive Director
Federations of Disability Organisations in Malawi (FEDOMA)
P. O. Box 797
BLANTYRE
Or Email to: contactfedoma@gmail.com
All applications should reach the Executive Director not later than 4:30pm on 9th January, 2026.