Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chief Environmental Affairs Officer (Grade F/M3)

Job overview

Chief Environmental Affairs Officer (Grade F/M3) is available at Local Government Service Commission in Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.

Beware of scammers: an employer will never ask for money from you.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION — VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT 🏛️📜
Post: Chief Environmental Affairs Officer | Grade: F/M3 | Location: Various District Councils

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant post existing in various District Councils.

Post Title: Chief Environmental Affairs Officer
Grade: F/M3
Salary: Within the range of F salary segment
Location: Various District Councils, Malawi
Employment Type: Full-Time



Experience and Educational Qualifications:
Applicants must be Serving Principal Environmental Affairs Officers (Grade G/M4) or Principal Forestry Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in local authorities and must be in possession of BSc. Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Forestry or any related field from an accredited institution.



Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate the evaluation, monitoring, learning and reporting on environment, natural resources and climate change.Undertake and/or coordinate scientific research in various fields of environment, natural resources and climate change management to enhance decision making.Provide guidance and advise to stakeholders on environment, natural resources and climate change.Coordinate mainstreaming of environment, natural resources and climate change into national and sectoral plans, policies, and strategies.Spearhead the preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets.Initiate and/or coordinate the formulation of policies, strategies, plans and programmes for sound management of environment, natural resources and climate change.Advise government on international and regional programs, Agreements and Protocols/Treaties on environment, natural resources and climate change management.




Mode of Application:
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, PSR19 and promotional letters.

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

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

📅 CLOSING DATE: NOT LATER THAN 31st October 2026
* Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

How to apply

Application link: Open the employer application page

Closing date: Nov 17, 2026