Thematic Lead – Child Rights and Governance / Mulanje Centre Manager

Point of Progress (PoP), with support from Plan International, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Thematic Lead – Child Rights and Governance / Mulanje Centre Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership across sustainable agriculture, economic empowerment and child protection.
• Coordinate programme planning, implementation and reporting.
• Oversee programme budgets and performance.
• Supervise project officers and the MEAL team.
• Manage the Mulanje Project Centre and its resources.
• Build partnerships with government departments, communities and development partners.
• Ensure safeguarding, accountability and programme quality.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management or a related field.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant programme or project coordination experience.
• Experience in donor-funded projects, budget management, reporting and team supervision.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Duty Station: Mulanje District, Malawi Employment Type: Full-time, Project-based

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit:

• An updated CV with three professional referees.
• A cover letter indicating the position applied for.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 20 NOVEMBER 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.