Although this is a volunteer role, a generous monthly allowance is paid. Accommodation, airfares, visas and insurance are also covered by VMM.
Background of Chimteka Village Aids and Orphans Coordinating Centre (CVAOCC)
CVAOCC is one of the strategic partners of VMM and is located in the rural community of Chimteka which is located 130km west of the Malawian capital of Lilongwe. The underlying problem in the community of Chimteka is the high incidence of HIV AIDS which deprived 600 children of their parents. The impoverished community lacked the resources, know how and skills to provide adequate quantity and quality of food, water and other products and services to meet their needs.
CVAOCC helps support the orphans and their carers so that they have access to a continuous supply of good quality food and water, education and training up to a secondary level, basic health care and skills to make a living. More recently CCS has extended its target group to people living with disabilities in the community.
Role Title
Programme Manager
Location
Chimteka, Malawi
Duration of Assignment
Two Years
Duties
1. Manage and monitor the construction of a 64-bed dormitory for girls at the Chimteka Secondary School in 2014.
2. Develop further partnership with VMM Scotland and the Scottish Government through to develop future funding applications for submission to VMM Scotland and the Scottish Malawi Development Fund.
3. Manage and monitor the construction of the maternity section of the health centre between 2014 and 2015
4. Implementation of the food security projects in 2014 and 2015
5. Support to the provision of services to people living with disabilities in 2014 and 2015
6. Continuation of support to the community in accessing health services in 2014 and 2015
7. Development of non-farm enterprise and business skills in 2014 and 2015
8. Development of new projects and an area development programme for 2014 and 2015, building on the projects and Area Development Plan of 2011
9. Facilitation and support of short term volunteer missions with CVAOCC.
10. Prepare and submit written monthly reports to the CVAOCC Committee and partner CCS including statement of accounts (income and expenditure).
11. Submission of 6 monthly reports to VMM on the progress made within the assignment and the results of activities in line with the agreed milestones.
Qualifications needed:
· Relevant Third Level Qualification.
· Extensive experience of Project Cycle Management.
· Experience of Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of projects.
· Experience of writing proposals, funding applications and reports.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills Desired
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Experience of working in agriculture or agricultural science.
· Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
· Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
To apply please send your CV along with a brief covering letter to recruit@vmminternational.org
