Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 December 2015, with the possibility of extending until 30 June 2018. GBP £1,100 gross per month, payable in Malawi Kwacha equivalent at the prevailing exchange rate.
For this post we are only able to consider applicants who are fluent in Chichewa (plus any other Malawian language), and have a good command of written and spoken English.
Progressio is looking for a development professional with a track record in programme development and implementation, and a passion for community development and youth participation.
The post holder will be responsible for programme development and quality, monitoring and evaluation, relationships with partners, pre-placement and orientation training, mid-term and final debriefs, and volunteer learning and support. S/he will also ensure that ICS volunteers receive the support needed in order to successfully make a positive contribution to their placements in Malawi.
The successful candidate should have the ability to manage a varied, demanding workload and communicate well with a wide range of people, particularly young adults and community-based organisations.
The successful candidate should have a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
You should have a minimum of three years’ experience in programme development, implementation and monitoring. Experience of using monitoring and evaluation systems, including for organisational learning; of delivering training to different audiences (including public speaking or presenting to groups of young people and/or community-based organisations); of relationship and network building; of working with budgets and tracking expenditure; in selecting and line managing staff or volunteers, and of working cross-culturally, particularly with young adults, is also essential.
You should have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Malawian culture and society; solid knowledge of planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development projects; excellent organisational, coordination and project management skills; knowledge of participatory training methodologies and tools; excellent attention to detail, accuracy and proven analytical and problem solving skills; report writing skills, and good grasp of gender analysis and dynamics. The ability to organise own workload, and to approach work with a positive attitude; demonstrable interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to build effective relationships with individuals/groups from different cultural backgrounds and ages; full employment rights in Malawi; a driving licence, and the willingness and ability to work outside office hours and during weekends and to travel and drive within the country, sometimes at short notice, is also essential.
HOW TO APPLY:
It is essential that you complete an application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for interview. Please note that CVs/resumes will not be considered.
For further information and an application form visit: www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
Interviews (in Lilongwe): End of June 2015
Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk - specifying 'ICS Programme Officer - Malawi' in the subject line.
