Karonga Jobs and Tenders

All official vacancies for the Karonga District Council are primarily advertised on the official Malawi Government portal and syndicated on Ntchito.com. Typical roles in 2026 include Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), Primary School Teachers, and Administrative Officers. For local government roles, ensure your application is addressed to the District Commissioner, Karonga District Council, P.O. Box 35, Karonga.

Karonga is a hub for developmental and humanitarian projects. Key organizations frequently hiring include Partners In Health (PIH), Save the Children Malawi, and the Catholic Diocese of Karonga. Common openings range from Project Officers and M&E Specialists to Social Workers focused on climate resilience and maternal health.

Tenders in Karonga are issued through the Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC). Most 2026 tenders focus on:

• Infrastructure: Construction of school blocks and health posts under the Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD) project.

• Supplies: Provision of borehole drilling services and agricultural inputs.

• Consultancies: Environmental impact assessments for Northern Region projects. Check the Ntchito.com Tenders Section daily for PDF downloads of these invitations to bid.

Yes. Students from Karonga can access loan grants from the Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) and scholarships from the Mastercard Foundation. Additionally, the Catholic Diocese of Karonga often facilitates bursaries for secondary school students. For university-level funding, many Karonga students apply for Unicaf University Malawi scholarships which offer up to 75% coverage for online and blended learning.

With the expansion of rice schemes and mining exploration around the Kayelekera Mine, there is high demand for:

• Agribusiness Expertise: Value chain management for Karonga rice.

• Environmental Management: Skills in sustainable mining and land reclamation.

• Data Entry & ICT: As more local NGOs digitize their monitoring systems.

Absolutely. Organizations like Worldpackers and local community-based organizations (CBOs) in Karonga offer volunteer roles in Social Work, Teaching, and Sustainable Agriculture. Ntchito.com lists these under the "Internships" category to help recent graduates from Mzuzu University gain hands-on experience in the Northern Region.

Tender deadlines vary depending on the funding cycle (usually aligning with the Malawi Government fiscal year starting July 1). However, many "Request for Quotations" (RFQs) for stationery and maintenance are issued quarterly. Always refer to the specific Tender Notice on Ntchito.com for precise dates and submission requirements.