- Project Coordinator
- Eagles Relief and Development Programme
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- Project Coordinator
- Eagles Relief and Development Programme
- Chikwawa
- Full time
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- Job Description
- VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
Eagles Relief and Development Programme is implementing the Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Communities (FCDO Project) with financial support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through the NGO Humanitarian Committee led by Self Help Africa and Resilience Lead Concern Worldwide.
The Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Communities project aims to contribute to the reduction of adverse impacts of climate shocks among vulnerable households through strengthened community abilities/resilience, improved anticipatory action, and strengthened coordination and shared learning among institutions mandated to respond to crises. The project is implemented through a 9-member Humanitarian Consortium in Nsanje, Chikwawa, Nkhotakota, and Phalombe, building community resilience through scalable community-identified actions, early warning systems, cash support, rehabilitation of solar-powered irrigation schemes, Community Resilience Funds, and agricultural inputs.
To ensure effective execution, Eagles Relief and Development Programme seeks qualified, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
- PROJECT COORDINATOR (1 POST)
- Reporting to: Programmes Manager
- Location: Chikwawa
- Duration: 8 Months
- Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator will oversee the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of all project activities in Chikwawa District, ensuring high-quality standards and alignment with FCDO and Consortium guidelines.
- Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day implementation of climate adaptation, anticipatory action, solar-powered irrigation scheme rehabilitation, cash transfers, and agricultural input distribution.
Represent the organization in district-level humanitarian/resilience coordination meetings and liaise with local government, consortium leads (Self Help Africa, Concern Worldwide), and community structures.
Oversee the disbursement and monitoring of the Community Resilience Fund.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of narrative reports, work plans, and monitoring data.
Manage project resources, budgets, and field staff efficiently and transparently.
- Requirements
- Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Disaster Risk Management, Development Studies, or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience coordinating climate resilience, early warning, or emergency response projects.
Proven experience working with donor-funded projects (FCDO experience is an added advantage).
Strong community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and team management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chichewa.