These initiatives include:

• Constructing health and maternity clinics in remote villages.
• Developing irrigation systems.
• Building and managing primary and secondary schools.
• Providing emergency relief during natural disasters.
• Drilling boreholes.

DOC is seeking a suitably qualified, highly motivated, and hardworking individual to fill the position of Multipurpose Centre Project Coordinator. This is a full-time position based in Malawi, focused on coordinating the implementation of the Seeds of Hope Project across three pilot multipurpose centres. The appointment is contingent upon performance and the availability of funds.

Job Summary

The Multipurpose Centre Project Coordinator will lead, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of all Seeds of Hope Project activities across the three pilot centres: Mandimwe and two additional project sites.

The role involves overseeing:

• Construction activities
• Programme delivery
• Vocational training initiatives
• Agricultural development
• Community engagement
• Feeding programmes
• Islamic learning activities

The successful candidate will ensure project activities are effectively planned, implemented, monitored, and reported while maintaining strong relationships with communities, stakeholders, and DOC leadership.

Responsibilities or duties

Project Planning, Coordination and Implementation

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of all Seeds of Hope Project activities across the three centres.
• Prepare work plans, procurement schedules, implementation timelines, and activity plans.
• Coordinate construction teams, community committees, teachers, Imams, vocational trainers, and agricultural officers.
• Track project progress using ZOHO or other DOC project management systems.
• Ensure activities are implemented in accordance with approved project plans, budgets, and donor requirements.

Construction Oversight

• Monitor construction of multipurpose centre infrastructure, including:
  • Madrassahs
  • Musallahs
  • Nurseries
  • Kitchens
  • Toilets
  • Storage facilities
  • Staff housing
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship quality, safety standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Verify project milestones and prepare construction progress reports.

Programme Delivery Coordination

• Support the establishment and operation of:
  • Madrassah programmes
  • Nursery classes
  • Feeding programmes
  • Dawah activities
• Coordinate stipend and payroll administration for Imams, teachers, and project staff.
• Ensure timely availability of learning materials, feeding supplies, and programme resources.

Vocational Training Coordination

• Coordinate vocational skills training programmes, including:
  • Carpentry
  • Bricklaying
  • Plumbing
  • Tailoring
  • Mechanics
  • Solar energy installation and repair
• Support trainee recruitment, attendance monitoring, procurement of training materials, and trainee assessments.
• Liaise with vocational instructors to ensure quality training delivery.

Agricultural and Irrigation Development

• Work closely with the Department of Water and Irrigation and other stakeholders to facilitate farmer training and irrigation activities.
• Support community-based agricultural initiatives, crop diversification programmes, horticulture training, and value addition projects.
• Ensure timely implementation of agricultural training activities throughout cropping cycles.

Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations

• Act as the principal liaison between DOC/MAT and community stakeholders, including:
  • Village chiefs
  • Religious leaders
  • Parents
  • Farmers
  • Youth groups
  • Women’s groups
• Organize sensitization meetings and mobilize community participation.
• Strengthen community ownership and sustainability mechanisms.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Monitor project outputs and outcomes across all project sites.
• Maintain accurate records, attendance registers, beneficiary databases, and activity trackers.
• Support baseline, midline, and endline data collection exercises.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions.

Financial Oversight and Compliance

• Monitor project expenditures and ensure activities remain within approved budgets.
• Ensure proper accountability procedures, documentation, and record keeping.
• Report budget variances and compliance issues to the Country Operations Manager.

Staff and Volunteer Coordination

• Support recruitment, orientation, and supervision of project staff, teachers, Imams, vocational trainers, and volunteers.
• Ensure staff and volunteers clearly understand their roles, responsibilities, and schedules.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Country Operations Manager or Directors that contribute to successful project implementation.
• Uphold DOC values, safeguarding standards, organizational policies, and Islamic ethical principles at all times.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Community Development, Education, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience coordinating community development, education, livelihood, agricultural, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience supervising construction projects and working with contractors and community structures.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with rural communities and community-based development initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management systems.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical and narrative reports.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently between project sites.

Added Advantages

• Knowledge of agricultural development, vocational training programmes, or Islamic community development initiatives.
• Possession of a valid motorcycle or driver’s licence.

Remuneration and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of all Seeds of Hope Project activities across the three centres.
• Prepare work plans, procurement schedules, implementation timelines, and activity plans.
• Coordinate construction teams, community committees, teachers, Imams, vocational trainers, and agricultural officers.
• Track project progress using ZOHO or other DOC project management systems.
• Ensure activities are implemented in accordance with approved project plans, budgets, and donor requirements.
• Monitor construction of multipurpose centre infrastructure, including: Madrassahs, Musallahs, Nurseries, Kitchens, Toilets, Storage facilities, Staff housing.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship quality, safety standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Verify project milestones and prepare construction progress reports.
• Support the establishment and operation of: Madrassah programmes, Nursery classes, Feeding programmes, Dawah activities.
• Coordinate stipend and payroll administration for Imams, teachers, and project staff.
• Ensure timely availability of learning materials, feeding supplies, and programme resources.
• Coordinate vocational skills training programmes, including: Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Tailoring, Mechanics, Solar energy installation and repair.
• Support trainee recruitment, attendance monitoring, procurement of training materials, and trainee assessments.
• Liaise with vocational instructors to ensure quality training delivery.
• Work closely with the Department of Water and Irrigation and other stakeholders to facilitate farmer training and irrigation activities.
• Support community-based agricultural initiatives, crop diversification programmes, horticulture training, and value addition projects.
• Ensure timely implementation of agricultural training activities throughout cropping cycles.
• Act as the principal liaison between DOC/MAT and community stakeholders, including: Village chiefs, Religious leaders, Parents, Farmers, Youth groups, Women’s groups.
• Organize sensitization meetings and mobilize community participation.
• Strengthen community ownership and sustainability mechanisms.
• Monitor project outputs and outcomes across all project sites.
• Maintain accurate records, attendance registers, beneficiary databases, and activity trackers.
• Support baseline, midline, and endline data collection exercises.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure activities remain within approved budgets.
• Ensure proper accountability procedures, documentation, and record keeping.
• Report budget variances and compliance issues to the Country Operations Manager.
• Support recruitment, orientation, and supervision of project staff, teachers, Imams, vocational trainers, and volunteers.
• Ensure staff and volunteers clearly understand their roles, responsibilities, and schedules.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Country Operations Manager or Directors that contribute to successful project implementation.
• Uphold DOC values, safeguarding standards, organizational policies, and Islamic ethical principles at all times.

• Strong leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency in project management systems
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical and narrative reports

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Community Development, Education, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience coordinating community development, education, livelihood, agricultural, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience supervising construction projects and working with contractors and community structures.
• Experience working with rural communities and community-based development initiatives.
• Knowledge of agricultural development, vocational training programmes, or Islamic community development initiatives (Added Advantage).
• Possession of a valid motorcycle or driver’s licence (Added Advantage).