PROGRAMME OFFICER – FIGHTING INEQUALITY

The successful candidate will be a part of the NCA/DCA team, based in Lilongwe, and will report to the Programme Coordinator, Fighting Inequality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Coordination and management of Fighting Inequality.
• Networking and capacity building of Stakeholders and Communities for the projects.
• Assist in management of projects, networking and coordination of partners within the thematic area.
• Ensuring that all interventions are aligned to NCA/DCA Country Strategy and relevant national policies.
• Ensuring alignment to global strategic goals and Country Office Strategic Priorities
• Monitoring of projects for efficient and effective use of donor funds

MAIN TASKS

• Provide updated technical knowledge within the project to strategy, reports and proposals
• Planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the project according to the project cycle
• Provide technical training and follow-up of partners within the project
• Ensure linkage between NCA/DCA and stakeholders within the project
• Mobilize partners to do advocacy
• Mobilize resources for the projects
• Ensuring proper archiving of all program documentation according to NCA and DCA routines and systems
• Submitting monthly, quarterly, annual reports to NCA/DCA global, donors, and senior management
• Contribute his/her knowledge from NCA/DCA’s work within Fight Extreme Inequality and Danida Framework management.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• The Programme Officer should have a minimum of University Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, or any related field obtained from a recognized academic institution.
• He or She should have at least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding ot, and work experience in highlighting inequality as a thematic
• discipline, community development and mobilization, Gender and Human Rights, Resource
• Governance and Economic Empowerment.
• Proven experience in understanding of project management.
• Experience from NGO and/or development work
• Strong networking and representation skills and proven stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and proven experience in managing and working with a team
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness in undertaking field work out of Lilongwe and representing NCA/DCA
• Willingness and ability to work with all faiths

Applications including CV, a statement of why you are suitable for the job and should include names and contact details of three (3) traceable references should be sent to:

The Country Director,
Norwegian Church Aid,
P O Box 30793,
LILONGWE 3
or email: malawi@nca.no

Applications should be submitted by 12:00 noon on Friday, 29th November 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note that NCA/DCA Malawi Joint Country Programme is an equal opportunity Employer: therefore all: men, women and those with disability are encouraged to apply.