Forum for African Women Educationalists in Malawi (FAWEMA)

 “Supporting Girls and Women to Acquire Education for Development”

JOB ADVERTISEMENTS

About FAWEMA

The Forum for African Women Educationalists in Malawi (FAWEMA) is a registered non- governmental organization which brings together educationalists to support and promote education for girls and women in Malawi. We work in close partnership with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender, Ministry of Health and other Ministries and partners to support girls and women to acquire education and training for development through advocacy and demonstrative interventions.

FAWEMA’s Vision:

A self-reliant and inclusive society where girls and women are creative, innovative and skilled for their well-being.

FAWEMA’s Mission:

To promote gender responsive policies, attitudes and practices that provide opportunities to girls and women through evidence-based interventions that allow them to prosper.

FAWEMA in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation is implementing a seven-year project from 2024 to 2030 called ‘Second chance pathways for increased access to tertiary education for marginalized young women and men’. The project’s objective is to increase the number of young women and men who can access and complete tertiary education, particularly in STEM – related courses, to enhance their opportunity to get dignified and fulfilling work.

To ensure quality delivery of the project, FAWEMA seeks to recruit highly motivated, well experienced and committed persons to fill the following position:

Project Manager (to be based in Lilongwe) – 1 Position

Reporting to The Programme Manager, the Project Manager will perform the following duties among others:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support the project team in preparing, implementing and monitoring annual operational plans and budget.
• Work closely with Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, Universities, Technical Colleges and other key stakeholders on the implementation of the project.
• Coordinate the design or adaptation of existing approaches/tools for implementation of the project.
• Lead on the project financial management ensuring accountability, analysis and reporting of financial expenditures.
• Ensure coordination among pproject team members and stakeholders to enhance learning and sharing on implementation of the project.
• In consultation with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team, ensure that the project is meeting all the intended milestones within the required time
• Coordinating monitoring of the progress of the project and recommend necessary adaptations based on lessons learned.
• Support production of visibility products such as periodic news sheets, articles and documentaries about the project and disseminate it to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with the Management Team to submit accurate and timely program and financial information.
• Carry out other duties related to the project as assigned by management.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies & Experience    

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences or Humanities from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years’ experience in implementing education programs with particular attention to girls’ education.
• Knowledge of development, education, gender issues and NGO work in Malawi.
• Good experience in managing scholarship programs.
• Experience in capturing and documenting results and lessons from program implementation for management decisions.
• Good experience in managing donor finances in an NGO set up.
• Experience in mainstreaming gender considerations throughout the project cycle.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet very strict deadlines.
• Proficient in key computer packages: word, excel, power point, internet.
• A self-starter that can work with minimum supervision and willing to work extra hours when the call of duty demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details and ability to write high quality reports.
• A demonstrated good team player with good supervisory skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and ability to follow official systems and procedures.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit application letter together with their Curriculum Vitae with names and contacts of three referees, academic and professional qualifications not later than 22^nd November 2024 to administration@fawema.org and addressed to:

The Executive Director
FAWEMA
Area 47, Sector 3
P.O. Box 30886
Lilongwe 3

Please note that FAWEMA is an equal opportunity employer