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Principal Planning Officer (Grade G/M4)

Local Government Service Commission Various District Councils, Lilongwe, Malawi

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  • EmployerLocal Government Service Commission
  • LocationVarious District Councils, Lilongwe, Malawi
  • Application methodExternal application link
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Local Government Service Commission
Location
Various District Councils, Lilongwe, Malawi
Posted
October 18, 2026
Closing date
Apply by November 17, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Development
Application method
External application link

Local Government Service Commission

Local Government Service Commission Vacancies

Job description

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION — VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT 🏛️📜
Post: Principal Planning Officer | Grade: G/M4 | 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: Principal Planning Officer
Grade: G/M4
Salary: Within the range of G salary segment
Location: Various District Councils, Malawi
Employment Type: Full-Time


Experience and Educational Qualifications:

Applicants must be Serving Planning Officers (Grade I/M6), Monitoring and Evaluation Officers (Grade I/M6) or Economists (Grade I/M6) 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, physical planning or its equivalent 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

đź“… CLOSING DATE: NOT LATER THAN 31st October 2026

* Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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