Project Officer

World Vision

Malawi
Not specified
Community engagement and capacity building
Disability programming and inclusion
Child protection and safeguarding compliance
World Vision is seeking a Project Officer in Malawi to enhance community engagement and support disability inclusion for children. The role emphasizes capacity building, advocacy, and collaboration with local stakeholders to promote child well-being and inclusive education

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty through community empowerment and inclusive disability interventions.
  • Responsibilities include developing training plans, facilitating case management, and advocating for policy changes to support children with disabilities.
  • Candidates must have at least three years of experience in community engagement, education, and child protection within grassroots structures.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

World Vision is seeking a Project Officer in Malawi to enhance community engagement and support disability inclusion for children. The role emphasizes capacity building, advocacy, and collaboration with local stakeholders to promote child well-being and inclusive education.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • community engagement and capacity building
  • disability programming and inclusion
  • child protection and safeguarding compliance
  • program planning and monitoring implementation
  • partnership development with government agencies

Nice-to-have

  • transformational development approaches
  • citizen voice and action methodology
  • faith-based organizational experience
  • creative strategic thinking skills
  • local language proficiency in Malawi

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Education, Social Sciences, or Disability Studies
  • Minimum 3 years experience in disability programming
  • Local applicants only requirement
  • Experience with Village Development Committees
  • Proficiency in English and local Malawian languages

Work Rights

Local Applicants Only

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