Ministry of Education
BUILDING EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS THROUGH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (BEFIT) PROGRAMME
VACANCIES
Malawi Government through the Ministry of Education (MoE) is implementing the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme to improve primary school children’s acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills using education technology supplementing teacher efforts in schools across Malawi. Within the MoE, the programme is being led by the Directorate of Open Distance and eLearning (DODeL) and Directorate of Basic Education (DBE).
The BEFIT Programme is a national roll out of a tablet-based learning intervention to all pupils in Standards 1-4 in public primary schools of Malawi, reaching approximately 3.8 million learners in 6,000 public primary schools. The programme is being implemented in six different phases spanning from September 2023 to August 2029.
The BEFIT Programme goal is to improve pupil learning outcomes in reading and numeracy through supplemental use of individualized, self-paced instruction delivered through specialized apps on Android tablets.
The BEFIT Programme is implemented by the Ministry of Education with support from a consortium made up of Imagine Worldwide (IW), Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) and onebillion (OB). The Ministry of Education is the Lead Implementing Entity, while IW, VSO and OB (the software developer) will provide the technical, operational, and coordination support. The overall programme management, technical services provision and coordination is being provided through a Programme Implementation Management Unit (PIMU).
Therefore, the BEFIT Programme invites suitably qualified candidates to submit applications for the following vacant positions at the Programme Implementation Management Unit (PIMU).
GRANTS AND FINANCE SPECIALIST (1)
Reporting directly to the National Programme Lead, the Grants and Finance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the BEFIT Programme has in place a robust financial and grants management system that fully supports efficient and effective delivery of programme goals and objectives at scale. Primary responsibilities include development, management and administration of appropriate tools and plans for proper recording, documentation, control, monitoring and reporting of financial operations in compliance with government and donor rules & regulations whilst supporting the financial health and viability of the Programme. He/she shall provide oversight of the day-to-day financial operations of the Programme and is accountable for organizing and providing high level quality financial services to BEFIT Programme Consortium. In addition, s/he will be responsible for grants and sub-grants management ensuring tot al compliance to all donor guidelines and policies and timely reporting. This position is part of the BEFIT Programme Leadership Team and will play a vital role in facilitating change management processes for the programme.
The Grants and Finance Specialist will closely collaborate with the Director of Finance at the Ministry of Education, the Director of Operations and Administration at Imagine Worldwide Malawi Ltd and Consortium Partner Heads of Finance to ensure appropriate financial support and resources availability.
The position is based in Lilongwe but expected to travel 15-30% of time to field locations to provide programme implementation support.
Required Education and Experience:
- Master’s level qualification from accredited university in accounting/ finance, Business Administration/Management and ACCA or CIMA Qualification.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in managing finance and grants functions of a large organization preferably public sector programmes.
- Thorough understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and grants and contracts management processes, relevant donor policies and procedures
- Experience in Microsoft applications and preferably, web-based applications .
- Ability to make financial analysis, to oversee financial and procedures control, and control of assets.
- Thorough understanding of financial accounting, reporting, grants and contracts management processes.
- Very strong business partnering skills with ability to influence programme senior staff.
- Excellent planning, negotiation, and communication skills – ability to adapt or change priorities according to rapidly varying demands of the job.
- Ability to communicate with respect and impact, in both written and spoken English.
- Results oriented, able to prioritize and remain focused when faced with competing demands.
- Ability to facilitate financial/grants management system review and strengthening, budgeting and budget monitoring, audit management and donor reporting with minimum supervision and guidance.
Method Of Application
Please submit your application by completing the form in the link below. You will be required to
upload a cover letter and your CV.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/fRfnuqQTPBnPPYTm7
Closing Date: Friday 8th November, 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted