Project Coordinator – Nutrition & Food System Transformation (INT10524)

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam GB is looking for Project Coordinator to coordinate the implementation of the GIZ funded Increasing Resource Allocation and Prioritization of Sector in Malawi Phase III whose implementation period is from July 2024 to January 2024

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• A Masters’ degree in nutrition, Social development & sustainable livelihoods, Agriculture economics, Agriculture, or other relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in development work, preferably within a large development or humanitarian organisation; experience in nutrition, and/or food system transformation programming preferred.
• Be knowledgeable on Scaling Up Nutrition initiatives and food system transformation initiatives in Malawi
• Be knowledgeable of status of nutrition policy and food system transformation policy frameworks in Malawi
• Knowledge of programme development and delivery approaches, tools, methodologies and best practices;
• Previous experience in handling donor funded project especially with large grants
• Understanding and appreciation of the impact of HIV & AIDS on the rural communities in Malawi as well as the importance of gender mainstreaming in all programming.
• Strong experiences in advocacy and policy influencing, preferably within the nutrition and food system sector

We offer:

 We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.