IsraAID is an international non-governmental organization that provides humanitarian aid. Our headquarters is in Israel, and we have been helping communities affected by crises in over 60 countries worldwide since our establishment in 2001. Our goal is to support these communities in rebuilding their lives and futures together, both in emergency and long-term development settings. We respond promptly to emergencies, including hurricanes, refugee crises, and global pandemics, and work closely with communities to help them become self-sufficient in preparing for and responding to emergencies and crises. IsraAID started its emergency and development activities in Malawi in March 2023 in response to Cyclone Freddy, with the aim of providing immediate relief and access to basic services. Over time, the program has expanded to focus on long-term development and resilience initiatives.
SUMMARY
The primary role of the Protection Project Manager will be to initiate and implement protection interventions, as well as provide technical guidance to field teams. The Protection Project Manager will actively participate in planning, designing, and implementing IsraAID Malawi’s project in alignment with the country strategy under the leadership of the Program Manager, ensuring effective implementation throughout the project life cycle. In alignment with IsraAID’s global strategy, the Protection Project Manager will work with the Program Manager to develop concept notes, design strong proposals, and create solid implementation and activity plans for the protection project. The incumbent will be the direct supervisor of the Protection Project Officer and will liaise with relevant partner agencies as part of project implementation, the role will also Officer’s role will involve the development of project plans and partnerships, planning for capacity building trainings and workshops for facilitators, and service providers, and to providing supervision for program staff, in addition to coordination and monitoring of project activities.
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: Blantyre, Malawi
Starting Date: August 2025 (As soon as possible)
Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until August 8th, 2025
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Management
· Ensure project team meets agreed targets by regularly reviewing performance data and project management arrangements, as well as leading regular spot checks.
· Ensure the development and application of common standards, tools and practices for project planning, implementation, monitoring, learning and reporting.
· Review key risks, and contingency plans related to the project, and support the team to ensure risks are being effectively managed.
· Ensure regular data collection and data management, proper documentation of impact stories, and activity plans.
· Support with review of project work plans.
b) Planning and development
· Liaise with relevant partners in the Southern Malawi for the development of the project.
· Create work plans and content for training workshops for key stakeholders including district officials, community facilitators, service providers and community members.
c) Coordination
· Organize and lead expert filed visits.
· Lead in training for service providers.
· Coordinate community engagement workshops and training.
· Support the Project Officer in strengthening relationships with relevant partners, including strengthening referral pathways and interagency SOPs.
· Participate and maintain relationships with the relevant technical working groups, for the purpose of coordination and cooperation with partners.
d) Reporting, monitoring and evaluation
· Support in the development of M&E strategies.
· Monitor progress of project plan and implementation and provide constructive feedback to partners.
· Collect data and case studies, and draft reports.
· Institute a practice of producing harmonized quality project reports.
· Develop relevant tools and train staff on these tools.
· Ensure adherence to all IsraAID reporting requirements.
· Gather relevant data and reports from partner organizations.
· Prepare and submit reports to the supervisor in a timely manner, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
e) Advocacy
· Advocate key Protection messages in events and coordination meetings.
· Plan and carry out awareness raising events.
f) Other Tasks
· The chosen candidate will be expected to comply with IsraAID’s policies, including codes of conduct, health, safety, security, communications and sexual exploitation and harassment policies, among other relevant policies and procedures.
· Any other duty may be assigned from time to time by the Country Director or Field Coordinator. The main responsibilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the jobholder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, REQUIREMENTS
· At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling and Development Studies). A master’s degree will be an advantage
· At least 5 years of relevant work experience with a focus on Protection (for the Project Manager level).
· Experience working in hardship areas, emergency settings or fragile states will be desirable.
· Relevant management experience
· Experience implementing capacity building projects in complex settings.
· Experience in project planning, development, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
· Proven capacity to supervise and coach staff in both technical and project
Management Skills.
· Ability to analyze information, evaluate, think critically and plan strategically.
· Ability to write clear and well-argued assessments and project reports.
· Politically and culturally sensitive.
· A high level of written and spoken English
· Commitment to the aims and principles of IsraAID.
· Excellent communication skills in English (both oral & written).
· Proficiency in Chichewa and Yao will be an advantage.
· IT skills – Microsoft office suite.
General
The chosen candidate will be expected to comply with IsraAID’s policies, including codes of conduct, health, safety, security, communications and sexual exploitation and harassment policies, among other relevant policies and procedures.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status
ETHICAL STANDARDS
IsraAID has zero tolerance towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declarations and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.