THEMATIC LEAD

Job description

THEMATIC LEAD – CHILD RIGHTS AND GOVERNANCE / MULANJE CENTRE MANAGER — POINT OF PROGRESS (PoP)📍 Duty Station: Mulanje District, Malawi📧 Apply by email: vacancy@progressmw.org📅 Deadline: 20 November 2026💼 Employment type: Full-time, project-basedPoint of Progress (PoP), with support from Plan International, is seeking a Thematic Lead / Mulanje Centre Manager to provide programme leadership across sustainable agriculture, economic empowerment and child protection.Qualifications and experienceBachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management or a related field.A Master’s degree is an added advantage.At least five years of relevant programme or project-coordination experience.Experience in donor-funded projects, budget management, reporting and team supervision.Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.Key responsibilitiesProvide technical leadership across sustainable agriculture, economic empowerment and child protection.Coordinate programme planning, implementation and reporting.Oversee programme budgets and performance.Supervise Project Officers and the MEAL team.Manage the Mulanje Project Centre and its resources.Build partnerships with government departments, communities and development partners.Ensure safeguarding, accountability and programme quality.How to applyEmail the following to vacancy@progressmw.org:Updated CV with three professional refereesCover letter stating the position applied forCopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications

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Apply by email: vacancy@progressmw.org