OVERVIEW

Community Focus (COFO) is a youth-led Civil Society Organisation working to strengthen youth movements and advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and gender equality.

COFO invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Project Officer – Intern (SRHR & Gender). The successful candidate will support programmes aimed at institutionalising youth-friendly SRHR financing within local government budgets.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Internship with Monthly Honorarium

Application Deadline: Friday, 30th October, 2026, at 17:00 hours

POSITION: PROJECT OFFICER – INTERN (SRHR & GENDER)

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must possess the following:

At least a Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Public Health, Gender Studies, Media and Communication, or a related field.
A demonstrated passion for youth development, SRHR, and gender equality.
Strong communication and community mobilisation skills.
Knowledge of the local context in Chikwawa and Nsanje Districts.

Added Advantages:

Experience working with volunteer organisations such as CorpsAfrica, Peace Corps, or WUSC.
Ability to write project proposals.
Knowledge of Chichewa and/or Sena.

Additional Information:

Recent graduate youth aged 18–35 and women are highly encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Officer Intern will support programme implementation through the following responsibilities:

1. Resource Mobilisation

Supporting proposal writing, donor mapping, and partnership development.

2. SRHR and Gender Programming

Collaborating with District Hospitals, District Councils, District Youth Offices (DYO), and District Gender Offices in Chikwawa and Nsanje.

3. Community Engagement

Mobilising and working with youth networks, youth clubs, Area Development Committees (ADC), Village Development Committees (VDC), and Community Development Committees (CDC).

4. Media and Advocacy

Coordinating with community radio stations in Chikwawa and Nsanje, including Nyungwe FM and Nyanthepa FM, to support SRHR advocacy and accountability.

5. Reporting

Documenting field activities and success stories.
Supporting monthly reporting to district stakeholders.

WHAT COFO OFFERS

Successful candidates will receive:

A monthly honorarium.
Hands-on experience in youth-led advocacy, local governance, and district-level coordination.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following:

An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Details of three (3) traceable references.

Applications should be sent via email to:

Email: cofocommunication@gmail.com

Closing Date: Friday, 30th October, 2026, at 17:00 hours

COFO is an equal-opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.