THEMATIC LEAD – CHILD RIGHTS AND GOVERNANCE / MULANJE CENTRE MANAGER

Job description

Point of Progress (PoP), with support from Plan International, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Thematic Lead – Child Rights and Governance / Mulanje Centre Manager.Key Responsibilities:Provide 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.Minimum Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management or a related field.Master's degree is an added advantage.At least 5 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.Duty Station: Mulanje District, Malawi Employment Type: Full-time, Project-basedHow to Apply:Interested candidates should submit:An updated CV with three professional referees.A cover letter indicating the position applied for.Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.Email: vacancy@progressmw.orgCLOSING DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2026Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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