Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL
LOCATION: Lilongwe
POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR – EVERY CHILD BELONGS (ECB) PROJECT
PROJECT: Every Child Belongs – Disability Inclusion Project
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Local – Fixed-Term Employee
OVERVIEW
World Vision International is a Christian humanitarian organisation with 75 years of experience helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. Operating in nearly 100 countries, the organisation works with children and communities from diverse backgrounds, including those in challenging environments.
World Vision invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the position of Project Coordinator – Every Child Belongs (ECB) Project, based in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The successful candidate will provide technical support for the implementation of the Every Child Belongs Project at designated project sites. The role will also coordinate project implementation, reporting, feedback, capacity building and stakeholder engagement to ensure that project activities are delivered effectively and in accordance with organisational and project requirements.
JOB TYPE: Full Time – Local Fixed-Term Employee
Date Posted: Thursday, 5th November 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, 12th November 2026
Duty Station: Lilongwe, Malawi
Applicant Eligibility: Local applicants only
POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR – ECB PROJECT
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Coordinator will provide technical and operational support to Project Officers and partners to ensure successful implementation of the Every Child Belongs Project.
The position involves developing detailed implementation plans, coordinating reporting, strengthening partner capacity, supporting disability inclusion initiatives, facilitating stakeholder engagement and monitoring project performance.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Programme Planning
Lead the development of the Every Child Belongs Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), ensuring alignment with available resources and project priorities.
Coordinate the preparation, consolidation and submission of weekly, monthly, quarterly and half-yearly project reports to the MEAL Specialist in line with World Vision and project reporting requirements.
Work with Technical Coordinators and the Disability Inclusion Specialist to conduct partner mapping at district level.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the technical capacity of partners supporting project implementation.
2. Technical Support and Capacity Building
Lead project implementation by providing technical support to Project Officers.
Ensure compliance with project design documents and timely completion of activities in accordance with the project plan.
Identify capacity needs and gaps among Project Officers and partners.
Develop and implement targeted capacity-building initiatives to address identified gaps.
Provide coaching and mentoring to Project Officers in collaboration with the Project Manager, Disability Inclusion Specialist and Technical Coordinators.
Ensure that project implementation remains aligned with World Vision's organisational goals and values.
3. Networking, Partnership and Advocacy
Support Project Officers in engaging with field-level technical networks to showcase the work of the Every Child Belongs Project and identify opportunities for collaboration and advocacy.
Build and maintain relationships with district and national stakeholders involved in disability inclusion, education and child protection.
Promote collaboration to strengthen programme implementation and support a smooth transition towards sustainability.
Identify advocacy opportunities and work with the Advocacy Department to develop appropriate disability inclusion advocacy initiatives.
Escalate advocacy issues requiring national-level intervention.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Collaborate closely with the MEAL Specialist and Technical Coordinators to develop and implement monitoring plans with relevant indicators, data sources, collection tools and feedback mechanisms.
Work with Project Officers and the Disability Inclusion Specialist to review and monitor project activities and expenditure against approved workplans and budgets on a monthly basis.
Coordinate regular visits to target communities to monitor implementation progress.
Work with the Communications Department to identify and document success stories and lessons learned from Project Officers and the Disability Inclusion Specialist.
Support the use of monitoring findings to improve programme implementation and performance.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess:
A Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Education, Humanities or a related field.
At least five (5) years of project management experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Proven organisational, planning and managerial skills.
Ability to design and effectively use training materials.
In-depth knowledge of community development.
Strong report-writing and computer skills.
Well-developed stakeholder networking, coordination and partnership engagement skills.
Ability to supervise and mentor subordinates.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Openness to internal and external feedback.
Creativity, initiative, innovation and willingness to take responsible risks.
Ability to encourage the same qualities in colleagues.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified local applicants should apply through the official World Vision International recruitment portal.
Application Link: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/.../Project...
Applicants should follow the instructions provided on the official recruitment portal.
Closing Date:Friday, 13th November 2026
Note: This opportunity is open to local applicants only. Applicants are encouraged to review the official vacancy page for the complete application requirements and submission instructions.