Job description
POSTED BY MVUNGI JOB MASTER
ISRAAID
POSITION: PROTECTION PROJECT OFFICER
Location: Dowa and Lilongwe, Malawi
Position Type: National
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension
Reports to: Protection Project Manager
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: Friday, 23 October 2026
ABOUT ISRAAID
IsraAID is an international humanitarian organisation that supports communities affected by crises. Since beginning its work in Malawi in March 2023, the organisation has expanded from emergency response to long-term development and resilience initiatives.
JOB PURPOSE
The Protection Project Officer will support the implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of protection activities in line with IsraAID Malawi's programme strategy, with a focus on protecting vulnerable adults and children and strengthening community resilience.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Development Studies or another relevant field.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience, particularly in protection, safeguarding or the prevention of gender-based violence.
- Experience in project planning, development, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience implementing capacity-building projects in complex settings.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
- Malawian nationality.
Experience working in hardship areas, emergency settings, fragile states or with displaced persons will be an added advantage.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Management
- Monitor project performance and ensure activities meet planned targets.
- Conduct regular field spot checks and identify project risks.
- Support project planning, implementation, monitoring, learning and reporting.
- Ensure proper data collection and management.
- Maintain activity plans and document project impact stories.
2. Planning and Development
- Coordinate with district officials and stakeholders on the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
- Support the development of work plans and training materials for officials, service providers and community members.
3. Coordination and Capacity Building
- Organise field visits, stakeholder meetings and community workshops.
- Support training for service providers and community facilitators.
- Strengthen partnerships, referral pathways and inter-agency coordination.
- Promote community participation in protection initiatives.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Monitor implementation against project plans.
- Collect data and case studies and prepare draft reports.
- Support the development of monitoring tools and staff training.
- Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on time.
5. Advocacy and Awareness
- Advocate for the rights of vulnerable adults and children.
- Promote policies that improve protection and access to support services.
- Conduct awareness and training activities for communities and staff.
6. Compliance and Professional Conduct
- Follow IsraAID's policies on conduct, health, safety, security and safeguarding.
- Uphold the organisation's zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and sexual exploitation and abuse.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified Malawian candidates should apply online through the official recruitment portal:
https://israaid.bamboohr.com/careers/374
Applicants are encouraged to review the full vacancy details and submit their applications before the deadline.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 23 October 2026
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