Good Neighbors International (Malawi)
Good Neighbors International-Malawi (GNI) is an international humanitarian and development organization in General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) with its headquarters in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Good Neighbors implements various community development projects within the following sectors; Health, Education, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture and Social Welfare (advocacy for children’s rights other livelihood projects and emergency response. In order to efficiently and effectively execute its duties, GNI is inviting applications from suitably qualified, passionate, dynamic, pro-active and experienced candidates to fill the following existing vacant positions as follows:
Job Title: Integrated Watershed Management Project Officer
Location: Kasungu Office
Line reporting: Livelihood Manager
Job Period: 6 months, February to July 2025
Key Responsibilities
Project implementation
- Executing the project in line with the work plan, ensuring outcomes align with organizational objectives and project goals, staying within budget, and devising strategies to enhance community ownership of initiatives
- Documentation Ensuring timely submission of requested reports.
- Technical and Capacity-Building Leadership
Working with teams and stakeholders on advanced watershed practices with technical knowledges - Monitoring & Evaluation
Working with M&E team for tracking project progress and impact, analyze and monitor the health of and integrity of watershed ecosystems and compiling reports to inform future project improvements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Working with donors, experts, and government entities to integrate efforts, and securing resources and ensuring synergy with broader programs - Policy Advocacy and Integration
Advocate for policies supporting sustainable watershed management at local, regional, and national levels, and work with both local and international partners to ensure compliance with water quality standards and regulations and also alignment of project activities with government regulations and international standards. - Innovation and Technology Adoption
Introduce and promote innovative technologies, such as GIS mapping and remote sensing, for watershed management, collaborate with DME team to produce dashboards for reporting and indicator tracking, Pilot and scale up climate-smart agriculture practices to enhance environmental resilience. - Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential environmental and community challenges, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure project sustainability. - Resource Mobilization and Budget Oversight
Prepare proposals to secure proposals to secure funding for watershed projects, and manage project budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Extension, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health and related and related fields.
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
- Advanced knowledge of watershed principles and multi-stakeholder management.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications via email and complete the questionnaire through the link provided below by Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Please note that each position has its own specific link, which applicants must complete as indicated.
Please include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter, Copies of certificates and the names of three traceable referees. Applications should be sent the to: recruitment@goodneighborsmalawi.org
Integrated Watershed Management Project Officer
Please indicate the position you are applying in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resource
Good Neighbors International (Malawi)
P. O. Box 30721
LILONGWE.
Good Neighbors international – Malawi is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or physical ability.