Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.
The Enhancing Community Resilience Programme (ECRP) aims to increase communities’ resilience to climate change in Malawi. This new programme aims to enable households to build resilient livelihoods that are sustainable and profitable, incorporating natural resource management and risk reduction, increasing adaptive capacity and enabling vulnerable households to have a voice in decisions affecting them. The programme is being implemented in seven districts in central and southern Malawi by a consortium led by Christian Aid. Consortium members include CARE, Action Aid, technical resource partners and a number of local implementing partners. ECRP is funded by the UK’s Department for International Development, Irish Aid and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The role supports the quality delivery of the programme with Christian Aid partners in the consortium, manages a team of three Christian Aid Programme Officers and four partners and leads specific technical roles under Christian Aid in the consortium; Conservation Agriculture and Low Carbon Development.
Candidates for this job should have a Master’s degree in Disaster Management or Natural Resource Management, Development Studies or related fields/disciplines. Knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures in the Malawian context is essential; Candidates must also have highly effective organisational skills and the ability to quickly establish and work with complex systems and procedures. An ability to work to deadlines, under pressure and with multiple priorities is essential for this post. Candidates must also have hands-on experience of participatory methodologies including vulnerability and capacity assessments and of working with multiple stakeholders across different geographical locations. Experience of working with partners and managing people is an added advantage.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes on the website, may help you formulate your answers.
Build partnerships
Give us an example of a time when you had to influence other people and persuade them to work in a collaborative way when there were different personal or organisational agendas.
Steward resources
Please give us an example of a time when you found ways to achieve more effective outcomes by using existing resources in a new or different way.
Deliver results
Please tell us about a time when you took a decision or made recommendations when the situation was difficult or ambiguous.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
As this post is Malawi based, non-Malawi nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the Malawi.
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To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to Malawi-Jobs@christian-aid.org quoting the reference number given below.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Job reference: ECRP PM/3/2013
Closing date: Friday 3 January 2014
Interview date: Week commencing 6 January 2014
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
