Project Associate (sports For Protection)

UNHCR Malawi

Dzaleka, Malawi
Fully remote
Programme design and implementation
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Stakeholder coordination with government
UNHCR Malawi is seeking a Project Associate for their Sports for Protection initiative, aimed at enhancing social inclusion and well-being among refugees and host communities. The role involves overseeing protection, gender-based violence, and community-based interventions, requiring strong collaboration with various stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on overseeing protection interventions including Sports for Protection to enhance social inclusion and psychosocial wellbeing among refugees in Malawi.
  • The incumbent will coordinate closely with Dowa District authorities, the Ministry of Gender, and other partners to ensure coherent policy implementation and integrated planning.
  • Responsibilities include designing monitoring frameworks, collecting AGD-disaggregated data, and preparing reports for national authorities and donors.

Matching Summary

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UNHCR Malawi is seeking a Project Associate for their Sports for Protection initiative, aimed at enhancing social inclusion and well-being among refugees and host communities. The role involves overseeing protection, gender-based violence, and community-based interventions, requiring strong collaboration with various stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Programme design and implementation
  • Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
  • Stakeholder coordination with government
  • Protection and GBV intervention support
  • Data collection and analysis skills
  • Donor reporting and documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in refugee displacement settings
  • Sport for Protection initiative background
  • Training and mentoring partners
  • Knowledge of Malawi legal framework
  • Community engagement expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years relevant work experience
  • Fluency in English language
  • Field experience with displaced populations
  • Knowledge of refugee protection standards

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Not specified

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