🏢 OFFICE ASSISTANT — ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF LAKE MALAWI

📍 Location: Diocesan Secretariat, Nkhotakota
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Anglican Diocese of Lake Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified, committed, and experienced Anglican faithful for the position of Office Assistant. The successful candidate will provide efficient administrative, clerical, and general office support while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and good organization.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
👉 MSCE or equivalent
👉 Certificate in Office Administration, Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage
👉 At least two years' relevant work experience is an advantage
👉 Good written and spoken English
👉 Knowledge of Chichewa and/or Tonga is an advantage
👉 Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
👉 Good organizational and interpersonal skills
👉 Honesty, confidentiality, punctuality, and reliability
👉 Ability to work with clergy, Church members, staff, and the public
👉 Between 20 and 45 years of age

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
👉 Receive and direct visitors, clergy, parish representatives, and members of the public
👉 Receive, record, distribute, and dispatch correspondence
👉 Maintain proper filing and office records
👉 Prepare, photocopy, scan, print, and bind documents
👉 Assist in preparing meetings, workshops, conferences, and Church activities
👉 Maintain office stationery and supplies
👉 Answer telephone calls and take messages professionally
👉 Maintain registers, inventories, and administrative records
👉 Assist with Church correspondence
👉 Undertake official errands within Nkhotakota and surrounding areas
👉 Maintain confidentiality of official and pastoral information
👉 Assist staff and clergy with routine administrative work
👉 Keep reception and designated office areas orderly
👉 Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

HOW TO APPLY
Submit a covering application letter (clearly indicating the position applied for), updated CV, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees (including your most recent employer where applicable) to:
The Diocesan Secretary
Anglican Diocese of Lake Malawi
P.O. Box 133, Nkhotakota, Malawi
⏰ Deadline: October 5, 2026, 16:00hrs
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.