Coordination And Capacity Building Officer

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POSTED BY MVUNGI JOB MASTERNATIONAL AIDS COMMISSION (NAC)POSITION: COORDINATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICERLocation: Lilongwe, Malawi Number of Positions: 1 Grade: N4 Employment Type: Permanent Reports to: Head of Coordination and Capacity Building Division Application Deadline: Friday, 30 October 2026ABOUT THE ORGANISATIONThe National AIDS Commission (NAC) is a statutory body established in 2001 and reconstituted under the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Management) Act No. 9 of 2018. NAC coordinates and provides leadership for the implementation of Malawi's national response to HIV and AIDS.JOB PURPOSETo coordinate the multisectoral HIV response at national and sub-national levels, with a focus on coordination, capacity building and monitoring of HIV and AIDS interventions.KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEApplicants must have:A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in HIV and AIDS programmes.KEY COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate should demonstrate:Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Strong strategic partnership development skills across different sectors.Excellent written and oral communication, including facilitation skills.Experience working with rural communities to design, implement and monitor HIV and AIDS interventions.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage professionals from diverse backgrounds.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate support to Local Councils and implementing agencies in developing, implementing and monitoring HIV and AIDS activities through District Implementation Plans.Facilitate gender and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming across assemblies, sectors and coordination structures.Strengthen Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and other coordination mechanisms.Coordinate capacity-building initiatives for district HIV and AIDS activities through technical support to District Training Teams.Facilitate monitoring, evaluation and reporting of HIV and AIDS interventions in Local Councils.Coordinate regional and district review meetings.Supervise technical subordinates and ensure effective and efficient use of assets.Coordinate implementing partners at district level to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Compile monthly and quarterly progress reports and district HIV profiles.Develop strategic partnership processes at district level.Perform other related duties assigned by the Head of Division.HOW TO APPLYEligible candidates should submit:An application letter.An up-to-date, detailed CV containing the names and contact details of three traceable referees.Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.Applications must be clearly marked “COORDINATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER” on the envelope and submitted to:The Chief Executive Officer National AIDS Commission P.O. Box 30622 Lilongwe 3, MalawiAlternatively, applications may be sent by email to:nac@aidsmalawi.org.mwAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 30 October 2026Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.NAC is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.Find more job opportunities in Malawi: https://mvungi.com/jobsMvungi can also apply for jobs on your behalf through your own Gmail account. Register here: https://mvungi.com/registerFollow the Mvungi Job Master channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7gbc91XquZnalOXc2i

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Apply by email: nac@aidsmalawi.org.mw