The Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) is a Statutory body mandated to facilitate the provision of loans and grants to needy and deserving students who are pursuing higher education in accredited institutions of higher academic learning. HESLGB is also mandated to facilitate the recovery of loans from all former beneficiaries of student loans. HESLGB is looking for qualified and highly motivated individuals to fill the following available vacancies at the institution:

Title of Post: CIVIC EDUCATION OFFICER
Grade : HES 5
Reporting to : Communications and Civic Education Manager

Responsible for: Assistant Civic Education Officer

Purpose of the Job

To develop and spearhead civic education programmes for both the internal and external stakeholders of the Board.

Key roles and responsibilities:

1. Creating and implementing the stakeholder engagement structure and strategy to facilitate effective exchanges between HESLGB and its stakeholders.
2. Developing user-friendly civic education materials targeting both internal and external stakeholders
3. Conducting sensitization meetings with HESLGB stakeholders
4. Developing civic education work plans and budget and submitting the same for approval
5. Measuring and reporting the performance of all civic education interventions, campaigns, and, assessing against goals and objectives.
6. Monitoring demands and reactions trends, conduct satisfaction research surveys on clients and beneficiaries to identify opportunities and key issues
7. Appraising subordinate staff

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, journalism, Business Administration or any related from an accredited institution.
2. Three (3) years of proven working experience in a similar role
3. Ability to communicate with diverse audiences

Method of Application

All interested applicants should send their application letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating age, gender, and years of experience including copies of certificates, a copy of National Identity, and three traceable referees that include previous employer, not later than 19th April 2024 to:

The Executive Director
Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board
P/Bag B417
Capital City
LILONGWE 3.

Alternatively, applicants can deliver the required application documents by hand to our Offices which are located in Mbulo Office Complex in Area 47, Sector 1, just behind Gateway Mall Shopping Centre, opposite the National Aids Commission Offices.

Applicants should indicate the position they are applying for on the envelope. HESLGB is an equal opportunity employer and women are also encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.