Youth Fellows (Field Officers) (x5)

Child Care Pharmacy Limited, a child health and nutrition enterprise based in Lilongwe, is recruiting five (5) Youth Fellows (Field Officers) to support its Community Nutrition Micro-Enterprise Cascade Programme, run with backing from RUFORUM and the Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Partnership. The programme aims to create employment opportunities for young people and women by producing nutritious complementary foods from locally available crops and building a network of micro-entrepreneurs and nano-champions.

Job Details

• Role: Youth Fellows (Field Officers) (x5)
• Location: Lilongwe (Area 25 and surrounding communities)
• Contract duration: Six (6) months, renewable
• Reports to: Programs Personnel

About the Role

Youth Fellows (Field Officers) will work within assigned communities to coordinate and supervise community-based sales activities while supporting micro-entrepreneurs to establish and grow their businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the distribution and sale of nutritious complementary foods in assigned communities, working with micro-entrepreneurs, nano-champions and community groups.
• Conduct community visits once or twice a week to supervise sales activities and verify sales data.
• Identify micro-entrepreneurs selected within each community group.
• Collect field data, including information on targeted vulnerable groups and migrants, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with Village Nutrition Coordination Committees (VNCs) and community leaders.
• Obtain signed consent from participants before collecting personal information or photographs.
• Prepare and submit weekly field reports.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be a Malawian citizen aged between 18 and 35 years.
• A degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Community Development, Economics, Agriculture or a related field.
• Good communication skills in both Chichewa and English.
• Demonstrated interest in child nutrition, enterprise development and community-based work.
• Ability to work independently, travel frequently within Lilongwe and prepare accurate reports.
• Basic computer or smartphone skills for data entry.
• Previous experience in community outreach, sales or data collection will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should use the Apply button on this page to submit the following documents electronically:

• Application/Cover letter.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant academic certificates.

Email subject: Youth Fellow (Field Officer)

Closing date: 2 November 2026

Women and young people are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.