Vacancies

Project Coordinator

by vim on 06/09/2017 at 1:38pm (UTC)

Main Duties

The following shall be the main responsibilities but not limited to:

1. Planning

a. Develop and implement monthly, quarterly and annual work plans in line with the project Gantt chart.
b. Review work plans to determine the progress of work and effect adjustments in line with the overall implementation plan.

2. Partnership building and networking

a. Lead the project team in conducting stakeholder analysis to identify partners in the area of clinical service provision both within COM and the wider community in the public and private sectors for COM to partner with for excellent health service delivery
b. Represent the project in key technical meetings including sharing reports and lessons learnt during project implementation.
c. Organize and prepare for partner visits to the clinic area.
d. Process with the relevant regulatory bodies for example, the Medical Council of Malawi and Pharmacy Poisons and Medicines Board to ensure all the regulatory requirements for the establishment and running of the clinic are met.

3. Project Monitoring and Evaluation

a. Lead the project team in developing and revising the M&E framework including developing indicators and setting annual targets to be achieved.
b. Coordinate all monitoring and evaluation activities of the project such as collecting all the statistical data pertaining to the project and ensure quality and proper management of the data.
c. Implement the project in line with the agreed time lines and resources to promote efficiency.

4. Reporting and Documentation

a. Synthesize and submit reports on project progress according to agreed time lines and format for writing quarterly, biannual and annual reports.
b. Maintain proper documentation of achievements, lessons learned, successes and best practices, and disseminate these to stakeholders.

5. Financial Management

a. In liaison with the assigned IGA Accountant at College of Medicine, ensure efficient and effective utilization of project finances.
b. Ensure that project funds are spent according to approved budget lines by tracking the budget from time to time.
c. Ensure that all the requisitions are backed by the relevant documents including liquidations and receipts from the previous requests.
d. In liaison with the assigned IGA Accountant at College of Medicine, ensure that financial reports along with supporting documents are submitted to the MPCP committee and College management according to the agreed time lines and framework for writing financial reports.
e. Organize internal meetings to periodically update the MPCPcommittee on the financial status of the project including exploring and suggesting ways of promoting efficiency and financial sustainability.

6. Procurement
a. Ensure that all purchases and payments are made in accordance with tender procedures as per procurement act. This will be in consultation with the college procurement office
b. Facilitate the procurement of items in the MPCP budget on a timely basis.
c. Ensure that all items procured during a specific period are budgeted for and covered by the budget.

7. People Management

a. Assist College management in identifying personnel required for the short term and long term running of the project
b. Provide leadership to the project team including working with them to set targets to be achieved in a given or agreed timeframe.
c. Conduct staff performance appraisal and provide feedback in a manner that will enable them to improve performance at work.
d. Facilitate and explore appropriate ways of motivating the project team to ensure success of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
a. A minimum of Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Social Science, Project Management, Development Studies or related fields with relevant work experience;
b. A minimum of 7 years work experience, 5 of which should be in progressive project management capacity;
c. Must demonstrate a good understanding of the health system in Malawi ;
d. Must demonstrate an undeunderstanding of the importance of project management cycle with practical experience in project design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation;
e. A clear understanding of management processes such as planning, leading, organizing and coordinating, which are critical for the success of the project.
f. An individual with the highest level of integrity – someone who will be able to account for the project expenses taking into account efficiency and best value for money.
g. A stable and reliable person with commitment to ensuring that the project achieves its goal and objectives.
h. A people person with strong networking, team work and interpersonal skills.
i. Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to write good narrative progress reports.
j. Computer knowledge and skills i.e. Microsoft packages.
k. Financial management skills including knowledge of donor expectations.

Qualified candidates should submit their application with curriculum vitae and providing three traceable referees to:

College Registrar

College of Medicine

P.B 360

Blantyre 3

Email: hr@medcol.mw

Deadline of submission 18th June 2017

Location: Blantyre

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-18

Company: College of Medicine

Finance Manager

by VIM on 06/09/2017 at 1:32pm (UTC)

Finance Manager
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 45 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together ActionAid Malawi has been working in Malawi since 1991 and is an affiliate of ActionAid International, a federation of national organizations working in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia, Americas and Europe regions. ActionAid works in partnership with communities, community based organizations, civil society, social movements, and governments, across the world to fight and eradicate poverty, injustice and exclusion. We work with and support poor and excluded people in the struggle to demand and claim their rights ActionAid’s work is focused around women’s rights, rights to education, food security, just and democratic governance, human security and in HIV/ AIDS.

ActionAid Malawi launched its fourth Country Strategy Paper “People’s Actions to a Poverty-free Malawi” that will be implemented up to 2017 The strategy has necessitated creation of new position key for the effective implementation of the strategy.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position tenable in Lilongwe:

Finance Manager

Role Overview

The Finance Managers’ position reports to the Head of Finance and will be responsible for the financial management and ensuring the program delivers on its financial requirements. The Finance Manager will be responsible for liaising with the donors or their representatives on all Finance related inquiries and issues The position holder will be responsible to work with SRs on donor financial terminology and requirements in budgeting, reporting and compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manages liquidity of the organisation by monitoring, advising on cash and bank balances held by the organization and coordinating transfer of funds according to cash flow.
Provides financial analysis for programme and support functions.
Review audit reports and develop response plans and monitors implementation of the plan in line with audit recommendations.
Prepares annual budgets for the program and help in consolidating the Country Programme budgets.
Prepares monthly program Management Accounts and variance reports
Maintain financial Information system by checking accuracy, completeness and validity of financial data before posting into SUN.
Reconciles inter-agency recharges.
Provides support in reinforcement of internal controls.
Supervises the finance team and provides technical support to the Head of Finance.
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance and be Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years post-qualification Accounting/Finance experience in private, public or civil society sectors.
Demonstrable competence in providing support in all aspects of Finance, decision making, and performance-orientation
A person who takes initiative and is highly adaptable
Practical knowledge of using computer packages
Knowledge of computer-based accounting packages such as SUN
Strong communication and planning skills
High integrity and evidence of empathy with ActionAid values.
To apply for the Finance Manager’s position, submit your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter to:

Email: fm.Malawi@actionaid.org

closing date: 19th June 2017.

While we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed candidates. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-19

Company: ActionAid Malawi

Health and Gender Justice Coordinator

by VIM on 06/09/2017 at 1:18pm (UTC)

Health & Gender Justice Coordinator
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and well experienced persons to fill the above position:

Reports To : World Renew Southern Africa Ministry Team Leader

Status : Full-time, salaried

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi, or Chipata, Zambia with travel to other countries within Southern Africa Term 1 year renewable

Purpose

To support the design and implementation of community health and gender dimensions of holistic community programs in Southern Africa. Provide technical assistance, strategic direction, grant and proposal writing and coaching support to the ministry team and its partner organizations. Program areas include HIV and AIDS, Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), nutrition, WASH, community-based health care, and gender justice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strengthen community health components of World Renew programs in Southern Africa by providing technical advice, coaching, and training to the staff of World Renew and its partner organizations such that programs will:

Align with accepted best practices in the field of global public health, as well as national health policy and strategies.
Utilize a Christian transformational educational approach
Be culturally sensitive while challenging communities to address unhealthy cultural practices within each context
Be economically sustained by local communities to the greatest degree possible
Strengthen the ability of local churches, World Renew partner organizations and local community development organizations to address current health issues.
Encourage good project management, proposal / grant writing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to assure the best possible decision making by communities, churches, partner organizations, and World Renew.
Strengthen gender components of World Renew programs in Southern Africa by providing technical advice, training, resources, and guidance to the staff of World Renew and its partner organizations such that programs will:

Use best practices in gender analysis and gender-sensitive program approaches throughout the project cycle
Promote in-depth behavior change especially by addressing worldview, values, cultural practices. and gender specific roles in the region that affect gender justice and health-related issues
Communicate with others, including:

Networking and building collaboration with other relevant government agencies, NGOs, private sector stakeholders in the community, and health related networks (SUN, SPRING, IMCIC) in order to streamline implementation, avoid duplication and leam from others.
Ensuring coordination of health and gender programming, proposal / grant writing in the region with World Renew’s Delta team
Serving as the principal regional health and gender program technical specialist for the region.
Actively participating in the World Renew health working group and the gender working group
Preparing briefing materials and reports on health sector development and gender issues for donors, Ministry Teams, and visitors where necessary.
In collaboration with field staff, evaluating and monitoring progress of gender and health components of programs, communicating results and issues.
Mobilize resources: working in close collaboration with country teams and partner organizations, identity high value and high potential fundraising and mobilization opportunities for health programs. Ensure that new funding proposals comply with country strategies and policies, as well as donor requirements.

Participate in Ministry Team meetings to help the team refine its strategy and policies

Qualifications

Mature Christian commitment and ability to work respectfully with various church denominations. Demonstrated ability to work within the cultural context in Southern Africa
Legal right to work in Zambia or Malawi
Proven ability to implement, improve and integrate sustainable community development programs through consultation, coaching and training.
Expertise iExpertise in community development and participatory practices that work to improve and strengthen community existing structures to foster behavior change.
Management skills especially in planning, budgeting, financial management, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation
Ability to link agricultural, nutrition, health livelihood, WASH and gender issues
Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision and with a professional and self-motivated work style.
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communicating well with cross-cultural stakeholders (donors, partners, staff, constituents, research institutions) and writing superb grant proposals
Competency in the use of Internet/email and can produce documents (including spreadsheets). PowerPoint presentations, high speed typing skills. Knowledge in statistical packages (e.g. SPSS, STATA) is an added advantage
High standards of integrity, stewardship and accountability as confirmed by referees and past work experience.
Flexibility and willingness to learn
Education and/or Experience

Masters in Community/Public Health (or a related field) preferred
Minimum three years of cross-cultural work experience in community development or organizational consultation experience
Experience with integrated community health programs
Experience with training and advising people on gender mainstreaming
Experience in behavior change communication strategies preferred.
Language Skills

Excellent in written and spoken English and spoken Chichewa/Chinyanja.
Physical Demands

Travel 30-50f the time to rural project areas within Southern Africa
Travel and accommodation in difficult rural areas with limited access to many services such as running water and electricity.
Exposure to risks associated with travel in rural areas.
Physically fit with the ability to lift 15 Kg or more.
Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts details of 3 traceable referees plus copies of certificates should be sent to:

Email: healthgender2017@gmail.com

Closing date 21st June, 2017.

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-21

Company: World Renew

Programm Manager Early Childhood Development

by VIM on 06/09/2017 at 6:41am (UTC)

Job Responsibilities
Program Management

Develop ECD program plans and implement the plans in close cooperation with our local partners
Take lead in project design and proposal development
Monitor and evaluate implementation of field activities to ensure that interventions are compliant with the standards and principles of not only the organization, but also of the Malawi government and donors
Contribute to developing and reviewing of ECD program Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Systems
Networking and Partnership Management

Develop and maintain good relations with the government at central, district and local level
Determine and assess the need to join appropriate networks of project-related experts and influential groups
Develops strong relationships with existing and potential donors in the ECD sector to promote ECD approaches and results and to pursue funding opportunities so as to attract adequate funding for the programs;
Identify, develop and recommend programs for potential partnerships. This includes attending learning workshops, organizing joint field visits with other parties and participating in professional events on ECD
Capacity Building and Organizational Learning

Build knowledge and technical capacity of implementing partners to deliver and monitor quality ECD interventions.
Support in developing knowledge and training modules related to ECD, including incorporating research design and methodologies in project design and management.
Conducting capacity assessments, providing trainings and coaching to partners on ECD
Planning for organizational reflection and learning opportunities, such as special impact studies, after action reviews, and partners’ meetings, organizational learning surveys, etc.
Qualifications and Experience
We are a looking for a candidate with the following qualifications and experience:

University level degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Science or a related field
7-10 years of experience, of which minimum 4 years in the field of ECD, both at policy development level and practical implementation level
In-depth knowledge and experience with participatory community development, community based ECD models and parenting support
Experience with program design and program cycle management
Experience with proposal development and fundraising
Competent in building capacity of others, providing training of trainers and coaching support
Passion for innovation, research and building evidence for results
Ability to set and achieve clear objectives and deadlines
Self-starter, results driven and motivated by a sense of performance excellence
Strong communication and networking skills.
Full support for HaC’s vision, mission and Christian core values
This position is open to Malawian Nationals only
Place of work: Lilongwe, Malawi
Starting date for work: as soon as possible

How to apply?
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with significant experience in ECD to be part of a new country organization.

Interested and qualified candidates are kindly invited to send a cover letter and resume before June 22nd 2017 to:

Email: vacancies@hacmalawi.org

In your cover letter please share your motivation for the position and for working with Help a Child being a child focused and Christian organization.

For more information, please contact Mrs Erine Dijkstra, Country Program Director

Email: info@hacmalawi.org

An (e-)assessment will be part of the selection procedure.

Help A child is committed to keep children safe. All staff are required to sign and adhere to the Help a Child Child Safeguarding Policy. Recruitment is subject to successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-22

Company: Help a Child (HaC)

Production Manager

by VIM on 06/09/2017 at 6:38am (UTC)

Production Manager
Job title: Production Manager

Reporting line: Senior Brands Manager, Girl Effect Malawi

Location: Lilongwe

Company: Girl Effect Malawi

Contract: 1 year

Context for the role

In April, Girl Effect launched its first new brand since the creation of Yegna in Ethiopia in 2013. This brand is being based in Malawi and is called Zathu.

At its core there is a group of boys and girls who have come together to play music. Their story plays out across five products: music videos, songs, a radio show, mobile sites and club booklets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Production Manager will coordinate all production activities in-country, ensuring that media is delivered on time, on brief and on budget and to the very highest creative standards

As part of this the role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of GE Malawi’s relationships with creative and production partners, including KPI’s and service level agreements.
The Production Manager will contribute to the management of distribution partnerships as well as creative/production partnerships.
Culturally, the Production Manager will be tasked with helping all of the producers and artists working on GE Malawi’s media brands – in-house and outsourced – to feel that they are part of a single, cohesive team. This may involve frequent travel to Blantyre.
The Production Manager will advise in-house and outsourced producers on best practice, bringing in external advisor or consultants where necessary.
Alongside the Senior Brand Manager, the Production Manager will lead GE’s connection to the wider creative community in Malawi.
Minimum 5 years production management experience required.
How to apply
If you are interested in this post, please send your application to:

Email: info.malawi@girleffect.org

or

Email: James.kennedy@girleffect.org

by Friday, 15th June, 2017. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Interviews are expected to be conducted the week commencing 18th June, 2017. The successful candidate is expected to start by 1st July, 2017.

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-15

Company: Girl Effect Malawi

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Procurement Specialist

by VIM on 06/09/2017 at 6:30am (UTC)

Procurement Specialist
Lafarge Cement Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified, highly motivated team players and results driven candidates for consideration to fill the following position:

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Summary of the Job
Implement Procurement strategies in close cooperation with Category Managers on a local level. Manage the operational and tactical procurement of goods under the following Category Clusters: Packaging, Raw Materials, Production Services, Equipment and Consumables and Logistics Services.

Main Activities / Responsibilities

Manage the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with Lafarge Holcim category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications
Act as the point of contact between cluster Category Management and operations
Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in Country, in line with regional and global strategies.
Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels
Negotiate in close coordination with Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices .
Tasks

Ensure global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services
Align internal decision makers through focused communication
Assure compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, policies and codes of business conduct
Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to category guidelines
Manage the buying process for the category clusters mentioned above in line with established cost, quality and delivery targets
Provide technical / commercial assistance to internal Users to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.
Act as a first point of contact for suppliers and provide guidance on the Procurement Process with respect to specifications and budgets.
Measure performance through KPI’s according to existing templates (Quarterly, Annually) to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
Research the Supply Market and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Initiate and support the RFx process locally as defined by category strategy, and
Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with Business targets and requirements.
Personal Attributes
Level of education / qualifications normally required

Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Physics/Chemistry or any technical degree with a relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) / Malawi Institute of Procurement (MIPS)
Specific work experience

Proven purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
Contract management and supplier experience
Computer literate, to include advanced Excel skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, results oriented, open-minded, and analytical with a hands-on approach,
Strong negotiation skills;
Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability building agenda is successfully delivered.
Behavioral competencies / Leadership and managerial abilities
Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English and local language
Effective timmanagement planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions
Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships
Excellent negotiation skills Proven ability in analysis and interpretation of data
Proven ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions
The successful applicants will be provided with a competitive salary, and benefits commensurate with this position. Applications with a detailed CV and three traceable referees should be sent to’

The Human Resources Manager

Lafarge Cement Malawi Limited

P. 0. Box 523

BLANTYRE

Email: lafarge.mwcem@lafargeholcim.com

Applications must be received no later than Friday, 16th June, 2017.

Location: Blantyre

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-16

Company: Lafarge Cement Malawi

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