Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT)
The Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) has embarked on the implementation of its new Strategic Plan (2025-2030). In response to the organisation’s evolving needs and growing demands, CSAT is inviting applications from suitably qualified and passionate individuals to fill newly created positions aimed at strengthening the delivery of its mission and strategic objectives.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the advertised positions in accordance with the requirements outlined for each role.
Position Title: Communication and Digital Advocacy Officer ( Grade GS 4)
Reports to: Director of Programs and Policy
Duty Station: SAT Head Office, Lilongwe
Purpose
Lead strategic communications, media engagement, branding, and digital advocacy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communication and visibility strategies.
- Manage media relations and public communications.
- Produce press statements, articles, newsletters, and publications.
- Manage CAT’s website and social media platforms.
- Design and implement digital advocacy campaigns.
- Support dissemination of research and policy outputs.
- Develop communication materials and success stories.
- Monitor media coverage and public discourse.
- Strengthen organizational branding and visibility.
- Support stakeholder engagement and public awareness initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Digital Media, Marketing, ICT, Development Communication, or a related field; a Master’s Degree and relevant professional certification are an added advantage.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in strategic communications, media relations, digital advocacy, or public relations, preferably in the NGO, development, government, or private sector.
- Proven experience in communication strategy development, digital platform management, media engagement, advocacy, branding, and production of high-quality communication and multimedia content.
- Strong knowledge of website content management systems, digital analytics, event management, and donor communication requirements; experience in governance or development programming is an added advantage.
Core Competencies
- Strong strategic communication, advocacy, public relations, and media engagement skills.
- Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, presentation, and public speaking abilities.
- Proficiency in digital communications, social media management, website administration, and multimedia
production. - Ability to develop and implement integrated communication, branding, and advocacy strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using communication metrics to improve outreach and campaign performance.
- Knowledge of behaviour change communication, citizen engagement, and public awareness campaigns.
- Strong project planning, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
- Creative, innovative, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, and commitment to transparency, accountability, inclusion, safeguarding, and continuous learning.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a signed application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates to:
The Executive Director
Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency
Off Kaunda Road, Gouji Complex, Plot No. 44
P.O. Box X209
Lilongwe, MALAWI.
Closing Date: 20th July, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CSAT is an equal opportunity employer. Women and all qualified candidates from diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply