UC2 Project Manager
Concern Universal (CU) Malawi is an international NGO working to create opportunities for lasting improvement in people’s lives. We work in partnership with other to implement development interventions reaching over 1,200,000 rural people each yr through a range of projects including WASH, income generation, livelihoods, food security and renewable and sustainable energy
CU Malawi has recently secured approval of an exciting new 3-yr project from the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Environment and Natural Resources Management and Social and Gender Enhancement Fund
We are looking to recruit experienced, dynamic and multi-disciplinary staff to successfully deliver this project, They should all be firmly committed to delivering lasting positive improvements to the communities that we serve, and delivering CU’s mission and upholding our values of human dignity, community focus, integrity and partnership
All the positions will be based in Balaka (with extensive travel) and the duration of contracts will be approx. 3 yrs up until (approx.) 31st July 2018
The objective of this project is that 7 Group Village Headmen (GVH) communities in the upper Chimwalira and Upper Chilanga river basin engage in more effective and productive resource management and land conservation practices. The project will directly work with 2,500 farmer households and around 30 different groups, across approx 70 villages in the 7 GVHs in the target catchment areas
Women and men in the catchment community have the capacity to more effectively and equitably participate in local environmental and natural resource decision-making and policy implementation, Women and men in the catchment communities have improved collective and individual capacities (knowledge and skills) to sustainably manager and use natural resources, especially forests and catchment areas, Women and men have increased agricultural and natural resource-based incomes through promotion of sustainable agricultural and natural resource practices and market opportunities, Target women have the knowledge, skills and power to effectively participate in and influence decision-making at the community and household-level around decisions on land and other assets
Developing women’s agency and effective gender mainstreaming is a central focus of the project and all interventions are aimed at strengthening women’s economic and social position
This project contributes to the achievement of the MCA-Malawi goal of reducing poverty through economic growth, as well as the Environment Natural Resource Management project objective of mitigating the problem of aquatic weed infestation and excessive sedimentation in the Shire River Basin to reduce disruptions to Malawi’s hydropower generation
CU Malawi has recently secured approval of an exciting new 3-yr project from the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Environment and Natural Resources Management and Social and Gender Enhancement Fund
We are looking to recruit experienced, dynamic and multi-disciplinary staff to successfully deliver this project, They should all be firmly committed to delivering lasting positive improvements to the communities that we serve, and delivering CU’s mission and upholding our values of human dignity, community focus, integrity and partnership
All the positions will be based in Balaka (with extensive travel) and the duration of contracts will be approx. 3 yrs up until (approx.) 31st July 2018
The objective of this project is that 7 Group Village Headmen (GVH) communities in the upper Chimwalira and Upper Chilanga river basin engage in more effective and productive resource management and land conservation practices. The project will directly work with 2,500 farmer households and around 30 different groups, across approx 70 villages in the 7 GVHs in the target catchment areas
Women and men in the catchment community have the capacity to more effectively and equitably participate in local environmental and natural resource decision-making and policy implementation, Women and men in the catchment communities have improved collective and individual capacities (knowledge and skills) to sustainably manager and use natural resources, especially forests and catchment areas, Women and men have increased agricultural and natural resource-based incomes through promotion of sustainable agricultural and natural resource practices and market opportunities, Target women have the knowledge, skills and power to effectively participate in and influence decision-making at the community and household-level around decisions on land and other assets
Developing women’s agency and effective gender mainstreaming is a central focus of the project and all interventions are aimed at strengthening women’s economic and social position
This project contributes to the achievement of the MCA-Malawi goal of reducing poverty through economic growth, as well as the Environment Natural Resource Management project objective of mitigating the problem of aquatic weed infestation and excessive sedimentation in the Shire River Basin to reduce disruptions to Malawi’s hydropower generation
UC2 Project Manager – Concern Universal
Is responsible for the overall planning, implantation, monitoring and reporting of eh MCA UC2 project, as well as coordination with all district stakeholders, S/he will manage the human, financial and other resources available to the project and is responsible for creating and nurturing a team that will successfully implement the project
Develop, implement and monitor project workplans and budgets, in line with project logical frameworks, agreed deliverables, and resources, This includes ensuring effective project budgetary control and monitoring in line with CU’s financial procedures and guidelines and fraud and risk management policies, Provide leadership and direct line management support to all staff reporting to this project, including coordinating workplans, building team spirit and working, conducting performance appraisals, supporting staff developments, etc, Deliver expert technical support and guidance in all aspects of project implementation and budgets, This includes embedding women’s empowerment and leadership, innovation, business approaches and CU mainstreaming issues into the implementation of the project, Ensure close collaboration and networking with all partners, including got and communities, as well as other CU projects, during all stages of project
implementation, Coordinate the preparation of high-quality, timely and accurate contractual and other (as required for submission to their line manager, as well as the donor, Ensure that effective monitoring and learning systems are in place and used by all stakeholders, Undertake any other duties that contribute to the sustainability and viability of the UC2 project, including networking and representation at various internal and external flora
At least a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field (Natural Resources Management, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Business, Community Development, Gender), while a Masters Degree would be a distinct advantage, At least 5 yrs experience in managing rural development projects and budgets, Excellent interpersonal, coordination and facilitation skills, Extensive experience of targeting and working with disadvantaged people in Malawian society, Fluency in spoken and written English and Chichewa, including excellent English reporting writing skills and high attention to detail, Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making ability, Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight and competing deadlines, Well-refined people management, team working and interpersonal skills, Strong evidence of budgeting and project planning skills and experience, Knowledge of Govt of Malawi policy on relevant fields is an added advantage, Proactive and highly
motivated individual who requires the minimum of supervision, Strong respect and empathy for rural communities, a deep personal commitment to promoting women’s rights, as well as an affinity to CU’s mission and values of human respect, partnership and integrity, A full clean driving licence and ability to drive a 4 wheel drive manual vehicle is essential
Is responsible for the overall planning, implantation, monitoring and reporting of eh MCA UC2 project, as well as coordination with all district stakeholders, S/he will manage the human, financial and other resources available to the project and is responsible for creating and nurturing a team that will successfully implement the project
Develop, implement and monitor project workplans and budgets, in line with project logical frameworks, agreed deliverables, and resources, This includes ensuring effective project budgetary control and monitoring in line with CU’s financial procedures and guidelines and fraud and risk management policies, Provide leadership and direct line management support to all staff reporting to this project, including coordinating workplans, building team spirit and working, conducting performance appraisals, supporting staff developments, etc, Deliver expert technical support and guidance in all aspects of project implementation and budgets, This includes embedding women’s empowerment and leadership, innovation, business approaches and CU mainstreaming issues into the implementation of the project, Ensure close collaboration and networking with all partners, including got and communities, as well as other CU projects, during all stages of project
implementation, Coordinate the preparation of high-quality, timely and accurate contractual and other (as required for submission to their line manager, as well as the donor, Ensure that effective monitoring and learning systems are in place and used by all stakeholders, Undertake any other duties that contribute to the sustainability and viability of the UC2 project, including networking and representation at various internal and external flora
At least a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field (Natural Resources Management, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Business, Community Development, Gender), while a Masters Degree would be a distinct advantage, At least 5 yrs experience in managing rural development projects and budgets, Excellent interpersonal, coordination and facilitation skills, Extensive experience of targeting and working with disadvantaged people in Malawian society, Fluency in spoken and written English and Chichewa, including excellent English reporting writing skills and high attention to detail, Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making ability, Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight and competing deadlines, Well-refined people management, team working and interpersonal skills, Strong evidence of budgeting and project planning skills and experience, Knowledge of Govt of Malawi policy on relevant fields is an added advantage, Proactive and highly
motivated individual who requires the minimum of supervision, Strong respect and empathy for rural communities, a deep personal commitment to promoting women’s rights, as well as an affinity to CU’s mission and values of human respect, partnership and integrity, A full clean driving licence and ability to drive a 4 wheel drive manual vehicle is essential
All positions attract generous benefits packages, including a competitive salary, housing allowance, medical insurance, annual leave, leave grant, etc, Those interested in applying for any of the positions above should send tier applications including full updated CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position as well as names, phone numbers and addresses of 3 traceable refs (at least 2 work-related) to The Human Resources Manager, Concern Universal, P O Box 1535, Blantyre email malawi.jobs@concern-universal.org Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is midnite 23rd August Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, For more information about CU please visit our website at www.conerc-universal.org Concern Universal is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply
