MAGUNDA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH

Position: Social Worker

Location: Thyolo, Malawi

About the Programme

Magunda Assemblies of God Church plans to embark on a Child Development Programme in partnership with Compassion International Malawi. The programme aims to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name through holistic child development interventions.

The programme will focus on children from Traditional Authorities Ndalama and Nanseta in Thyolo District.

To strengthen the church’s capacity to implement this ministry successfully, the church invites applications from vibrant, self-motivated, and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Social Worker.

Job Purpose

The Social Worker will be responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of the project, supervising staff and volunteers, and regularly interacting with Compassion International. The successful candidate will serve as the second team leader of the project staff and provide technical guidance, knowledge, and support to children, the project committee, caregivers, and other stakeholders to promote holistic child development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Christian Leadership and Child Advocacy

1. Demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and maintain a consistent Christian testimony and Christ-like attitude when dealing with people within and outside the church.
2. Serve as a Christian role model for children, their families, and the wider community.
3. Advocate for children living in poverty, particularly those who cannot speak up for themselves, by promoting awareness of child-related issues and encouraging greater community involvement.

Project Management and Supervision

1. Direct and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of project activities.
2. Provide leadership to programme staff and volunteers through mentoring, coaching, supervision, coordination, and performance evaluation.
3. Monitor staff attendance and lead the organisation of spiritual formation activities.
4. Ensure that each child receives individual attention through home and school visits, beneficiary assessments, curriculum implementation, and extracurricular activities.
5. Support church leaders in beneficiary identification, beneficiary slot management, and transitions.
6. Work with stakeholders to assess, identify, and update beneficiary needs, Individual Child Plan (ICP) needs, and training needs.
7. Support the church in implementing the commitments outlined in the partnership agreement.

Resource Mobilisation and Networking

1. Mobilise resources by developing proposals for possible funding through Compassion International’s Complimentary Interventions (CIVs).
2. Establish and maintain networks with government institutions and other like-minded organisations.
3. Apply appropriate methodologies, including Qavah, to support partner development and improve beneficiary outcomes.

Financial Management and Accountability

1. Ensure that all project funds are used for their intended purposes and in accordance with established policies and standards.
2. Maintain accurate financial records and books of accounts.
3. Ensure proper financial accountability, project asset management, and financial reporting.
4. Ensure compliance with applicable statutory obligations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

1. Prepare and submit scheduled reports to church leadership and Compassion International.
2. Review partner plans and budgets, PMAT action plans, beneficiary assessments, and needs fulfilment assessments.
3. Track the implementation of audit recommendations, assessment findings, reports, and recommendations from Compassion International.
4. Perform any other duties assigned by the relevant authorities.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a mature, born-again Christian with a sound Christian testimony.
2. Possess good interpersonal skills, demonstrate teamwork, and be willing to take initiative.
3. Have computer skills.
4. Have at least a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Communication, Records Management, or a related discipline.
5. Applicants with a relevant Diploma and more than one year of experience will also be considered.
6. Possess good written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate English proficiency is preferred.
7. Demonstrate a customer service-oriented approach.
8. Have the ability to apply and adapt established accounting procedures to different transactions, problems, and situations.
9. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn new things.
10. Be willing to work in a remote area of Thyolo District.
11. Be aged between 22 and 45 years.

Additional Advantages

1. Experience and current knowledge of Early Childhood Development interventions or home-based programming.
2. Skills in project planning and management.
3. Formal training in counselling and child development.
4. Previous supervisory experience.

Working Conditions

1. The successful candidate will work at the local church project and will be required to visit beneficiaries’ homes to provide training and support. Travel for correspondence, conferences, and training activities should be expected.
2. The successful candidate will be required to sign and abide by a Statement of Commitment to Child Protection.

Mode of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications, accompanied by the following documents:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson or Matron

Child Development Committee

Magunda Assemblies of God Church

C/O Mangunda Hospital

P.O. Box 21

Thyolo, Malawi.

Applications may be submitted through either of the following methods:

Hand delivery: Magunda Assemblies of God Church.

Email: atembenu@gmail.com or ernestjmitengo@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 27 October 2026, before 5:00 PM.

Only applications submitted before the stated deadline will be considered.