Project Coordinator - Every Child Belongs Project

About the role

World Vision is hiring a Project Coordinator for its Every Child Belongs Project in Lilongwe, Malawi. The role provides technical support for the project's implementation at the designated sites and ensures smooth coordination of implementation, reporting and feedback to the Project Manager. It is a local fixed-term position.

Key responsibilities

• Program planning: lead the development of the Detailed Implementation Plan, coordinate project reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and half-year) submitted to the MEAL Specialist, and map partners at district level with Technical Coordinators and the Disability Inclusion Specialist
• Technical support and capacity building: support Project Officers in implementing the project according to design documents and the project plan, identify capacity gaps among officers and partners, and provide coaching and mentoring
• Networking, partnership and advocacy: support engagement in field-level technical networks, collaborate with district and national stakeholders on disability inclusion, education and child protection, and work with the Advocacy Department on tailored disability advocacy initiatives
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning: work with the MEAL Specialist and Technical Coordinators on a monitoring plan, review activities and expenditures against the work plan and budget monthly, coordinate community visits, and document success stories and lessons learned with the Communications Department

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Education, Humanities or a related field, with 5 years' experience in project management
• Proven organizational planning and managerial skills, and ability to supervise and mentor subordinates with minimal supervision
• In-depth knowledge of community development
• Well-developed stakeholder networking, coordination and partner engagement skills

Required skills

• Report writing skills
• Ability to design and use training materials effectively
• Computer knowledge