This intermediate specialist will provide subject matter expertise regarding the design and implementation of various Complementary Interventions (CIV) projects in Malawi, working with National Office staff and Frontline Church Partners (FCPs). The specialist will manage the projects, helping FCPs identify community and FCP needs that are critical to holistic child development. Depending on the local church partners and National Office needs, these interventions may include construction of WaSH facilities, classrooms, disaster response, income generation, parental education, etc. He/she will assess the needs, support FCPs in writing proposals for funding, support FCPs to implement the project(s), and report on each project’s progress and use of funds.

PLEASE NOTE:

This position will be based at the National Office in Lilongwe, in Malawi. Only citizens of Malawi will be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks, and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct.
Supports overall holistic child development and provides ongoing subject matter expertise in construction projects. Aids partnership facilitators and cross-functional staff and managers by providing coaching and knowledge within area of specialty.
Provides skilled program design support to other staff. Supports the ongoing development and implementation of local program design in alignment with the global objectives.
Designs, implements, and monitors construction development strategies and interventions. Serves partnership facilitators by providing capacity-building and child/youth/caregiver engagement activities in area of expertise.
Reviews data, reports and utilizes findings to support management and key stakeholders in improving program initiatives, interventions, and child outcomes.

Faith

Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field.

Experience

Three to five years’ relevant experience.
Experience with social development programs such as WASH, health, economic empowerment, child development, child protection, income generation, disaster response and management, community mobilization, youth and education is required.