CAVWOC
Job Vacancy: Project Coordinator (1 position)
Organization: Center for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC)
Location: Blantyre
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Reports to: Programs Manager
About CAVWOC
The Center for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) is a social service organization established in 1997 with the mission to empower abused, vulnerable, and marginalized women and children. CAVWOC focuses on survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) violations, providing technical and psychosocial support to enable them to live healthy, socially, and economically empowered lives. To achieve its goals, CAVWOC builds the capacity of community structures and justice providers to reduce occurrences of GBV and increase access to knowledge on human rights and SRH services, including HIV and AIDS. The organization promotes quality, safe, and equitable education for girls, safe and portable water use, and the uptake of standard sanitary and hygiene practices. It also supports households in becoming food secure and increasing income levels.
The organization in partnership with Equimundo secured funding from IDRC as part of the larger GPE KIX for a Project Called “Lifting barriers: Educated boys for gender equality” which will be implemented in Malawi for 3 years. Therefore, CAVWOC is looking for a Project Coordinator who will facilitate the implementation of activities specific to the project purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities across both districts, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Provide strategic direction and support to district teams (e.g., Project Officers, Field Officers) in both districts, ensuring smooth and consistent delivery of project activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including district authorities, community leaders, local organizations, and donors, ensuring effective collaboration and resource mobilization.
- Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of project data from both districts. Review and submit consolidated progress reports, activity budgets, and financial updates to the Program Manager and donors as required.
- Collaborate with the M&E Officer to oversee district-level assessments, baseline studies, and feedback mechanisms.
- Ensure timely and effective use of M&E data for program development and improvement.
- Manage project budgets for both districts, ensuring the efficient use of resources in line with organizational policies and donor requirements.
- Provide ongoing capacity building and mentorship to district staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Identify risks or challenges in the project and proactively develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuous progress toward project objectives.
Qualifications:
- Qualification; Bachelor’s Degree in Gender and development, Community Development, Social work or a related field.
- Proven experience in community development or social work, with a focus on gender equality, Gender Based Violence at least 3 years work experience.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse community members.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chichewa
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data management.
Method Of Application
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates to [email protected] by Friday 20th September, 2024. Please include “Project Coordinator Application” in the subject line. Address to
The Executive Director
CAVWOC
P.O. Box 3196
Blantyre
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.