Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chief Planning Officer (Grade F/M3)

Job overview

Chief Planning Officer (Grade F/M3) is available at Local Government Service Commission in Various District Councils, Lilongwe, Malawi. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION — VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT 🏛️📜 Post: Chief Planning 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 Planning 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 Planning Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in Local Authorities and must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Economics), Development Studies or Physical planning from accredited Institutions. Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain and manage the Council’s data bank. Prepare project reports. Prepare quarterly, semi-annual output based reports. Monitor performance and progress of Council projects. Serve as Secretary to the Council Data Coordination Committee. 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. Application link: https://zambiajobalerts.com/

Requirements

Qualifications: Applicants must be Serving Principal Planning Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in Local Authorities and must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Economics), Development Studies or Physical planning from accredited Institutions. Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain and manage the Council’s data bank. Prepare project reports. Prepare quarterly, semi-annual output based reports. Monitor performance and progress of Council projects. Serve as Secretary to the Council Data Coordination Committee. 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

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