| Student Driven Solutions (SDS) is a registered nonprofit organization founded in 2015 to provide financial literacy and business training, together with mentorship and social justice awareness, to young women in Malawi aged 15-25. The vision is that Malawian young women are financially independent civic leaders who create social and economic opportunities to empower their neighbors and the country at large. SDS’ core program called “Girls Empowered” is currently implemented in four sites (3 in Lilongwe and 1 in rural Zomba). Among our most recent graduates, 91
re now saving, 52 ay they feel more comfortable paying for major purchases, and 40 ill receive loans from SDS to start SMEs in April 2017.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Program officer will be responsible for overseeing operations at our project sites, conducting monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, establishing partnerships, relaying information among staff and volunteers and regular curriculum review. S/he will have significant opportunity to build the organization and develop its programs. S/he will be committed to the organization’s mission and have a creative entrepreneurial attitude.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Overseeing operations at all project sites.
Regular supervision of program interventions on site.
Working with the Executive Director in establishing partnerships with various individuals and organizations that share our vision and mission.
Working with the Executive Director to develop concept papers, prepare proposals and implementation work plans (including log frames, activity schedules, monitoring and evaluation schedules) for submission to major donors and stakeholder partnership development.
Translating project documents between English and Chichewa.
Evaluating the programs activities and working with the whole team in implementing changes that addresses the programs demands.
Identifying areas that need partnerships, exploring the best possible ways partnering to meet the organization’s mission.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors of Arts or Social Sciences
At least 1 year work or volunteer experience in a Project Management role preferably in girls’ empowerment or education
Knowledge in using Microsoft packages and SPSS
Knowledge of M&E and data analysis
Ability to write and speak fluently in Chichewa
Entrepreneurial, self-starter, creative
Comfortable in a start-up culture
Believes in the values of youth empowerment, leadership, collaboration, and positive communication
Committed to the mission to empower financially independent civil leaders in Malawi
Available to start ASAP in Lilongwe
Please submit a CV and cover letter to:
Email: studentdrivensolutions@gmail.com
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Location: Lilongwe
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: TBD
Job deadline: 2017-04-25
Company: Student Driven Solutions | | |
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