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MALAWI ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AUTHORITY (MEPA)

POSITION: ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION MANAGER

Location: Lilongwe

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) was established by Section 7 (1) of the Environment Management Act (EMA) of 2017 as the principal agency for the protection and management of the environment and sustainable utilization of natural resources. MEPA coordinates, monitors, supervises and consults with all relevant stakeholders on all activities relating to the utilization and management of the environment and natural resources.

The MEPA is inviting applications from suitable, highly qualified, experienced and motivated candidates to fill the position of Environmental Information Management and Education Manager tenable at its secretariat situated in Arwa House, City Center, Lilongwe

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION MANAGER

Grade : ME3

Directorate : Environmental Planning and Information Management

Reporting to : Director of Planning and Information Management Services

Responsible for : Senior Environmental Information Management Officer : Senior Environmental Communication Officer

PURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose of the Job: To lead in the promotion of environmental Information, Education & Outreach programmes

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Develop and implementMEPA’s public relations and communications strategy

Serve as MEPA’s spokesperson on matters delegated by the supervisors

Design, review, coordinate and oversee implementation of environmental training at all levels, including in-service training.

Design, review, coordinate and oversee implementation of environmental education and public awareness programmes including non-formal, informal and formal education and outreach programs.

Design, review and oversee implementation of environmental information management systems.

Oversee the exchange of information through participation in environmental education and outreach networks at local, national and international levels.

Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Affairs from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Experience

MSc. or Master of Arts in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Education, Environmental Economics or

Natural Resources Management or Environmental Planning or Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management with 6 years’ experience.

PhD in above field is an added advantage.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, names and addresses of three traceable referees, one of which must be from the most recent employer should be sent to the following address not later than 15th April, 2024:

Director General

Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA)

Private Bag 317

LILONGWE

MEPA is an equal opportunity employer and only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.

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