CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

🟣🔴 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

LOCATION: Various District Councils

POSITION: CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

OVERVIEW

The Local Government Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant post of Chief Environmental Affairs Officer in various District Councils across Malawi.

GRADE: F/M3

SALARY: Within the range of Grade F salary segment

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Application Deadline: Saturday, 31st October, 2026

POSITION: CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must:

Be serving Principal Environmental Affairs Officers (Grade G/M4) or Principal Forestry Officers (Grade G/M4).

Have a minimum of four (4) years of experience at the respective grade in local authorities.

Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Forestry, or a related field from an accredited institution.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Environmental Affairs Officer will be responsible for:

Coordinating the evaluation, monitoring, learning, and reporting on environment, natural resources, and climate change.

Undertaking and/or coordinating scientific research in various fields of environment, natural resources, and climate change management to enhance decision-making.

Providing guidance and advice to stakeholders on environment, natural resources, and climate change.

Coordinating the mainstreaming of environment, natural resources, and climate change into national and sectoral plans, policies, and strategies.

Spearheading the preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets.

Initiating and/or coordinating the formulation of policies, strategies, plans, and programmes for the sound management of environment, natural resources, and climate change.

Advising the Government on international and regional programmes, agreements, protocols, and treaties relating to environment, natural resources, and climate change management.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit the following documents:

An application letter;

A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);

Photocopies of relevant certificates;

PSR19; and

Promotional letters.

Applications should be clearly labelled on the envelope with the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
Lilongwe, Malawi

Closing Date: Saturday, 31st October, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.