LCS Advisor

LCS Advisor

Tracking Code

169-566

Job Description

Founded in 1961, Project Concern International (PCI) is a non-profit health and humanitarian aid organization dedicated to preventing disease, improving community health, and promoting sustainable development (in Malawi since 2007).  PCI, with funding from USAID, is implementing a new five year holistic food security program “NjiraProject – Pathways to Sustainable Food Security” (Njira) in the Balaka and Machinga Districts of Malawi, with a central PCI office located in Blantyre. Njira program seeks to reduce food insecurity through increased access and availability of diverse and nutritious foods to vulnerable households, improved health and nutrition of pregnant and lactating women and children under five, and improved resilience of vulnerable households to shocks and stresses. PCI Malawi invites motivated and experienced professionals to apply for the position listed below.

Job Summary

 Based in Malawi the LCS Advisor is responsible for providing technical assistance in capacity development and strengthening of partner institutions in implementing operations research and evaluations in Malawi. S/he will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth organizational assessments of partners; review results in collaboration with partners and develop  detailed technical assistance plans to be implemented over the life of the project;
• Manage and oversee design and delivery of all capacity building-related activities, approaches and tools targeted at strengthening the capacity of governments, civil society organizations and regional institutions to implement operations research and evaluations;
• Participate in monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting related to capacity building;
• Provide on-site technical assistance (coaching, mentoring and other approaches) to partners in order to assist with strengthening organizational systems, processes and governance;
• Collaborate and maintain liaison with partners, donor, and stakeholder representatives in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation for all capacity building activities;
• Lead in the design and maintenance of a resource data-base of successful capacity development strategies, approaches and tools;
• Provide periodical reports on organizational performance improvement in each institution or organization with whom the project works, including lessons learned, impact on targets and performance including productivity and quality, governance and oversight, and recommendations for scaling-up;
• Participate in, coordinate with and contribute to advancing PCI’s Local Capacity Strengthening Strategic Direction as appropriate
• Participate in periodic seminars and conferences to share and disseminate experience among key stakeholders on best practices; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Excellent report writing and computer skills required

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in capacity building of institutions in Malawi
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, organizational development, Change Management, NGO Management, or related degree required
• Advanced understanding of a wide range of capacity building approaches, best practices and lessons learned
• Experience in designing and conducting technical and financial management capacity needs assessments of individuals and institutions; Skills in developing and using technical and financial management capacity assessment instruments, and adult learning methodologies
• Experience in developing capacity building programs including technical and financial capacity building plans and strategies in government, NGO and academic sectors
• Experience in measuring capacity building achievements
• Proven experience in adult performance improvement program design and delivery, including adult education, training of trainers, curriculum development and implementation to improve the functional capacity of institutions to improve sustainability
• Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills and ability to develop relationships across multiple levels internally and externally
• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in English and Chichewa
• Extensive travel to the field required

Job Location

Blantyre, , Malawi

LCS Advisor