Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)
The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) was established by Section 7(1) of the Environment Management Act (EMA) of 2017 as the principal agency for the protection and management of the environment and sustainable utilization of natural resources. MEPA coordinates, monitors, supervises and consults with all relevant stakeholders on all activities relating to the utilization and management of the environment and natural resources.
MEPA is inviting applications from suitable, highly qualified, experienced and motivated candidates to fill the following vacancies tenable at its Secretariat at MEPA House, Nkhalango Street, City Centre, Lilongwe:
A. DIRECTORATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS AND INSPECTION
Job Title: Environmental Assessments Officer
Grade: ME5
Reporting to: Senior Environmental Assessments Officer
PURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the Job
To provide environmental assessments services
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Receiving Environmental Assessment reports.
- Contribute to the assessment of submitted Environmental Impact Assessments reports to ensure they comply with Malawi’s environmental laws and standards.
- Distribute of ESIA reports to ACESA and the relevant Lead Agencies for review.
- Provide technical input and recommendations on the adequacy and acceptability of the proposed environmental mitigation measures in ESIAs and ESMPS.
- Monitoring development activities that may degrade the environment
- Monitoring implementation of approve ESIAs to ensure compliance by developers and advise on corrective actions when non-compliance is identified
- Conduct inspections of Development projects to ensure that prescribed projects undergo ESIAs and/or environmental audits.
- Participate in public hearings and consultations as part of the El process to ensure that stakeholders and affected communities are heard.
- Work with developers, consultants, NGOs, and local communities to promote transparency and inclusivity in environmental decision making
- Periodically update the directory Experts capable of conducting ESIA nationally, regionally and internationally.
- Participate in meetings/workshops of ESIA matters.
- Any other duties as assigned by management.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Qualifications and Experience
- A BSc. in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources.
- At least three (3) years of experience in environmental inspections and enforcement after completing a first degree.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a short cover letter explaining their interest in the role to the Director General, Malawi Environment Protection Authority, P/Bag 317, Lilongwe, and or recruitment@mepa.mw with copy to information@mepa.mw not later than 18th August, 2025.
MEPA is an equal opportunity employer and only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.