Word Alive Ministries International, a growing Church that is involved in holistically
proclaiming the Gospel, through thematic commissions of Assemblies and Missions, Relief
and Development and Christian Education, invites applications from suitably qualified,
experienced persons and with passion and a sense of calling to work within the church to
fill the following vacant position:

Title of post:  Economic Empowerment Officer
Grade:  MM 3
Location : Rumphi

Qualifications

• Degree in Agri-business, Rural Development or any related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in relevant field.
• Experience in community mobilization and participatory approaches.
• Experience in working with youth, children, wornen groups and community structures.
• Significant experience and strong technical skills in the field of entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and job-based youth technical vocation;
• Excellent supervisory skills, personal maturity, sensitivity to gender and cultural issues
• Proficiency in using the computer.
• Class A motor cycle licence.
• Experience in working with Faith Based Organizations an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Dedicated Christian of sound standing in their local church.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Tumbuka.
• Proven record of integrity and accountability.
• Passion for innovation, research, technology and entrepreneurship.
• Self-starter and team player.

Duties

• Develop and implement economic empowerment plans in close collaboration with community structures.
• Conduct capacity assessments, providing training and coaching to community groups on self-help groups approach, youth entrepreneurship, agribusiness, innovative use of technologies among other areas.
• Build knowledge and technical capacity of community groups to promote quality economic empowerment interventions.
• Develop and maintain strong relations with relevant Government departments and other stakeholders at local level.

Remuneration
Remuneration in line with the Church’s Salary Structure will be offered to the successful
candidate.

Candidates meeting the above qualifications should send their application letters together with their most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) and three (3) contactable referees one of which should come from their church ministers to:-

Director – Finance and Administration
Word Alive Ministries International
P.O. Box 2502
Blantyre, Malawi.
Or email:  [email protected]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17th February 2023. Only short listed applicants
will be acknowledged.