Project Coordinator (1 Post)

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Organisation: Mai Aisha Trust

Location: Blantyre, Malawi (with frequent field travel)

Employment Type: Not specified

Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2026

Application Email: willy.nkhoma@maiaisha.org

About Mai Aisha Trust

Mai Aisha Trust is a Malawian local NGO implementing community development programmes in Agriculture, Education and Health.

The organisation invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for one position of Project Coordinator.

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Head of Operations and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of projects across the organisation's key focus areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of Agriculture, Education and Health projects.
• Develop project work plans and budgets and monitor their implementation.
• Supervise project officers and field staff.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepare timely and high-quality project progress reports.
• Build and maintain partnerships with communities, government departments and other stakeholders.
• Organise project review meetings, field visits and evaluations.
• Ensure proper documentation and knowledge management.
• Support resource mobilisation and proposal development.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A degree in Public Administration or Social Sciences, such as Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Community Development or a related field.
• A minimum of two years' proven experience in project management within an NGO.
• Experience in Agriculture, Education or Health projects will be an added advantage.
• Strong report-writing and proposal-writing skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Application letter.
• Detailed CV with three traceable referees.
• Copies of relevant certificates.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Head of HR and Compliance

Mai Aisha Trust

Email: willy.nkhoma@maiaisha.org

Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Mai Aisha Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

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