Background

Save the Children (SC) is seeking to recruit a Construction Coordinator for the GCFProject in six climate-vulnerable districts of Southern Malawi.

The role will report to the GCF Technical Lead and will be responsible for leading all construction-related activities under the project, including solarisation, light-to-moderate renovations, and gender-sensitive climate-resilient WASH infrastructure at health facilities and schools.

This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in civil engineering and WASH infrastructure, and the ability to deliver high-quality construction projects in humanitarian and climate-resilient contexts.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be expected to work outside the normal role profile and vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing shelter or construction projects in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong skills in design software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, SAP, ETAB, or similar) and computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven experience preparing BOQs, cost estimates, and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contracts, technical teams, and liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage performance of self and others.
• Knowledge of public health and WASH issues in health and education sectors, with attention to the needs of women and children.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work in remote field sites for extended periods.

Desirable

• Experience developing shelter strategies for emergency, transitional, and recovery phases.
• Experience preparing concept papers, donor proposals, and reports compliant with international standards.
• Knowledge of structural analysis software (SAP).
• Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), WASH, and emergency response.

• Lead all construction-related activities under the project, including solarisation, light-to-moderate renovations, and gender-sensitive climate-resilient WASH infrastructure at health facilities and schools
• Oversee a technical team of District Construction Technicians
• Ensure compliance with WHO construction standards and SCI policies
• Conduct needs assessments
• Prepare designs and BOQs
• Manage contractors
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health
• Mentoring and capacity building for health personnel and project staff

• Strong leadership
• Technical expertise in civil engineering and WASH infrastructure
• Ability to deliver high-quality construction projects in humanitarian and climate-resilient contexts
• Strong skills in design software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, SAP, ETAB, or similar)
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage performance of self and others
• Excellent English communication skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture