Project Officer
Core
Develop community capacity and implement disability inclusion programs to improve child well-being, education access, and protection for vulnerable children in Malawi.
Role type
Senior IC project officer (disability & child protection)
Builds
Community networks, inclusive education initiatives, child protection programs, and advocacy coalitions
Domain
International development, disability rights, child protection, education
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
community engagement, disability programming, project management, stakeholder collaboration, policy advocacy, program monitoring, facilitation, strategic planning, data analysis
Preferred skills
experience with grassroots development structures, knowledge of Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approaches, understanding of transformational development approaches
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Develop community participation processes to address child well-being issues; Assess and build community capacity for sustainable local action; Facilitate inclusive education through teacher and parent training; Ensure access to quality education and healthcare for children with disabilities; Conduct research and gather data on disability issues; Establish and maintain child-friendly spaces; Facilitate case management implementation for assessments and service coordination; Develop inclusive program design with implementation strategies and budgets; Advocate for policy changes with government agencies; Monitor changes in disability-related policies and regulations; Report high-risk incidents threatening child life
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC