Various Positions

Website Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)

ISLAMIC RELIEF MALAWI

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a UK based International humanitarian and development organization working in 40 coutnries. Islamic Relief Malawi is looking for competent candidates to fill the following positions. To know more about IRW visit us on https://islamic-relief.org/ .

 1. Protection & Inclusion Coordinator or Officer (1 Post, Mangochi Based)

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Lead Gender, Protection, Ageing, and Disability Priorities: Oversee data collection and strategy development, ensuring safeguarding and GBV principles are applied.
  • Organisational Strategy & Action Plan: Develop and implement an inclusion strategy and action plan for senior management approval, ensuring protection-sensitive assessments.
  • Proposal Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead proposal creation on protection and inclusion, and coordinate with donors and partners.
  • Staff Training & Compliance: Build staff capacity on inclusion and CHS accountability, ensuring adherence to PSEA policies and feedback mechanisms.
  • Project Design & Technical Support: Lead needs assessments, ensure gender-sensitive project design, and provide technical support, reporting on protection and inclusion.

Qualification & Experience:

  • BSc/BA/ MSc/MA degree in gender studies, International Law, Human Rights, or Social Science and/or a related subject area
  • Five (5) years’ experience in project management, protection/GBV, disability.
  • Demonstrated experience in mainstreaming protection, gender, ageing and disability in at least two of IR Malawi’s key sectors (WASH, Food security, Livelihoods, Shelter & NFIs).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including high-level interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and representational capabilities. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
  • Be sympathetic to the mission and vision of Islamic Relief and know & adhere to the organization’s strategic objectives.

2. ICT Officer (1 Post) [Blantyre based]  

 Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Ticketing System Management: Input and track data in the ICT ticketing system for efficient issue resolution.
  • ICT Equipment Support: Assist in managing and maintaining ICT equipment at the base, following direction from the Area ICT Infrastructure Lead.
  • First-Line IT Support: Provide initial support, logging calls, resolving common issues, and documenting outcomes.
  • User Setup and Maintenance: Perform new user setups and assist with deploying and maintaining computers, software, and peripherals.
  • Inventory and Risk Management: Maintain IT equipment inventory, identify problems, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or network management.
  • Experience in managing and maintaining IT equipment and software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including high-level interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and representational capabilities.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential

3. Archiving Assistant (1 Post) [Blantyre based]  

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Organize, archive, and maintain physical and digital records.
  • Ensure proper documentation and secure storage of sensitive information.
  • Facilitate the retrieval of documents for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Implement IRMW archiving and document retention policies.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Diploma or degree in Information Management, Library Science, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • At least 1 year of experience in archiving and admin function.
  • Proficiency in document management systems.
  • Previous experience in archiving or records management is an advantage.

Interested qualified applicants are requested to mail their applications [CV (maximum 3 pages) along with one page cover (motivation) letter] to  hr.malawi@islamic-relief.org.mw by 25th October 2024. Please mention the title of the position applied for and your name in the subject of your application as: “[Position Title] Application _ (Your Name)”. Islamic Relief is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for written test and/or oral interview.

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