OVERVIEW

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services Malawi

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services Malawi is a non-profit, faith-based healthcare organization established in 1994 to contribute to the development of health for all Malawians, including the most vulnerable, marginalized, and excluded groups. With operations in Lilongwe and Mzuzu, the organization is a key provider of tertiary and community-based mental health services, early intervention, inclusive education for children with disabilities, vocational training, elderly care, psychosocial support, rehabilitation services, and university-level training in health-related disciplines.

The organization invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated individuals with high ethical standards and attention to detail to fill the following positions:

Project Officer (ECCD Project)

Position Overview

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Project Officer will support the implementation and monitoring of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) project activities.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement project activities in line with approved work plans and budgets

Support community mobilization and stakeholder engagement

Provide technical support to caregivers, teachers, and community structures

Monitor project progress and collect data for reporting

Prepare periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual)

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field

Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in project implementation, preferably in ECCD or community development

Strong understanding of integrated early childhood development programming

Experience working with communities, NGOs, or development partners

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Willingness to work with people with mental health conditions

Commitment to the organization’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

• Coordinate and implement project activities in line with approved work plans and budgets
• Support community mobilization and stakeholder engagement
• Provide technical support to caregivers, teachers, and community structures
• Monitor project progress and collect data for reporting
• Prepare periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to work with people with mental health conditions

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in project implementation, preferably in ECCD or community development
• Strong understanding of integrated early childhood development programming
• Experience working with communities, NGOs, or development partners
• Commitment to the organization’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy