District Coordinator (6 Positions) at Save the Children

The Opportunity

Savethe Children (SC)is seeking tohire six DistrictCoordinators to drive the implementation of the Climate-resilient Health and Wellbeing for Rural Communities in Southern Malawi Project, to be funded by the Green Climate Fund. Ministry of Health (MoH) and Save the Children in Malawi will co-execute the five-year project at national level and in six districts, namely Balaka, Ntcheu, Machinga, Mangochi, Phalombe and Zomba. The project aims to reduce the risk of climate related diseases, strengthen the climate resilience of the healthcare infrastructure and build capacity of healthcare staff and communities on responding to the health impacts of climate change. It is a foundational health systems strengthening project for the MoH to start addressing its climate and health ambitions articulated in the Health Sector Strategy III. Under the supervision of the Programme Director, the District Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating both technical and administrative tasks to ensure the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of interventions.

The District Coordinator will lead and be responsible for the district financial and administrative management of the Climate Resilient Health and Wellbeing for Communities in Southern Malawi Project, ensuring and maintaining compliance with SCI and GCF and other co-financing donor procedures, standards as well as national rules and regulations.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

To be successful, you will bring/have: 

• University degree relevant to coordination, public administration, business administration, development studies or any related field, at least 8 years of project management experience, including 5 years of district coordination leadership in an international NGO.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing teams and fostering effective working relationships.
• Familiarity with legal and bureaucratic requirements in Malawi is an asset, particularly in finance and human resource management
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing teams and fostering effective working relationships
• Familiarity with procurement systems, fraud prevention and control
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail in operational processes
• Excellent communication abilities to facilitate coordination between various locations as well as between country-based location and headquarters.
• Capacity to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ensuring and maintaining compliance with donor procedures, standards as well as national rules and regulations.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail in operational processes
• Strong engagement skills with a wide range of government, non-government and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a cross-cultural context.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and writing skills and experience preparing quality communication products for stakeholders, clients, and officials.
• Proficiency in English and Chichewa languages, both written and oral

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy INGO environment
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s Mission, Vision values and principles.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5^th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We believe in providing reasonable accommodations to support the professional growth and success of all employees. We thus encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.