Churches Action in Relief and Development (CARD Recruitment 2018 for Project Coordinator – Jobs in Malawi

Churches Action in Relief and Development (CARD), with financial support from Bread for the World of  Germany will be implementing a project entitled “strengthening Women’s Political Participation and Decision Making Power” which aims to increase the number of female candidates participating in Parliament and in  district councils and also to address harmful social and cultural norms that limit increased participation of  women in development. The project will be implemented in Thyolo and Mulanje Districts for a period of 14 months

CARD is, therefore, looking for the Project Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating, planning,  implementing, evaluating and reporting all activities under this project in Thyolo and Mulanje with the aim of increasing the number of women parliamentarians and councillors in the coming 2019 Tripartite Elections and their increased participation in district councils for both Mulanje and Thyolo Districts.

Duties and Responsibilities 
The Project Coordinator wilt be based in Mulanje District but will be oscillating between Thyolo and Mulanje Districts and will be involved in the following duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of planned project activities in the 2 districts.
• Collaborate and liaise with relevant stakeholders/partners in coordinating activities relating to elections in the 2 districts.
• Provide technical support, training and guidance on electoral issues to the field staff under this project for the 2 districts.
• Support the women aspirants with guidance on running a successful campaign in the 2 districts.
• Lobby the major political parties to encourage them to support women candidates during the coming Tripartite Elections.
• Train women aspirants in Mulanje and Thyolo on developing and marketing their manifestos.
• Prepare monthly and end of project reports in a timely manner
• Taking on additional assignments, as agreed upon with the Programme Manager from time to time.

Minimum Requirements/QuaIifications

An ideal candidate for this role would have the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Political science, Arts, Community Development and/or other relevant disciplines.
• Experience in working with projects aimed at influencing free and fair elections and civic education on participation in the Tripartite Elections.
• Experience in holding community dialogue sessions with gate keepers and communities in identification of structural and cultural barriers preventing women from actively participating in political office.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in managing a voter and civic education related project.
• Must be fluent in English, proficient in Chichewa and have excellent writing skills.

How to apply
Interested persons should submit their applications, current Curriculum Vitae, names of three traceable referees, one of whom should be a member of the Clergy, telephone numbers as well as email addresses where available to:

The Executive Director
Churches Action in Relief and Development
P. O. Box 2733
BLANTYRE
Email: [email protected]

Closing date for receiving applications is 21st December, 2018 and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. The successful candidate will be expected to start work immediately.