Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL
LOCATION: Lilongwe
POSITION: PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR – ECB PROJECT
OVERVIEW
World Vision International is a Christian humanitarian organisation with 75 years of experience helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. Inspired by its Christian faith, the organisation works with children and communities in nearly 100 countries.
World Vision invites applications from qualified local candidates for the position of Partnerships Coordinator – Every Child Belongs (ECB) Project, based in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The successful candidate will develop and strengthen strategic partnerships that advance the project's objectives and improve outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
The role involves working with government institutions, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, private-sector actors, development partners, and community stakeholders to promote coordination, advocacy, sustainability, and resource mobilisation.
JOB TYPE: Local – Fixed-Term Employee
Date Posted: Thursday, 5th November, 2026
Application Deadline: Saturday, 7th November, 2026
Duty Station: Lilongwe, Malawi
Applicant Eligibility: Local applicants only
POSITION: PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR – ECB PROJECT
JOB SUMMARY
The Partnerships Coordinator will serve as the project's focal point for external engagement and partnership management, ensuring that partnerships align with World Vision's values, safeguarding standards, and programme objectives.
The successful candidate will promote collaboration, shared accountability, and knowledge exchange to strengthen disability-inclusive systems and services.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Partnership Development and Management
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that support ECB Project objectives and disability inclusion outcomes.
Lead stakeholder mapping, analysis, and engagement planning at national and district levels.
Coordinate the establishment, implementation, and review of partnership agreements in accordance with World Vision policies and procedures.
Monitor partnership performance, commitments, and deliverables and facilitate regular review and learning discussions.
Identify partnership risks, opportunities, and areas for collaboration and provide recommendations for action.
2. Advocacy, External Engagement and Representation
Represent the project in relevant coordination forums, technical working groups, and stakeholder platforms, as delegated.
Strengthen relationships with government and other key stakeholders to advance disability inclusion and child well-being outcomes.
Identify opportunities for advocacy and influence that support project objectives and systems strengthening.
Provide regular analysis and updates on policy, stakeholder, and sector developments relevant to the project.
3. Stakeholder Coordination and Network Strengthening
Facilitate collaboration among project teams, government institutions, service providers, community structures, and partner organisations.
Promote information sharing, joint planning, and coordinated action among stakeholders.
Strengthen networks that improve access to services and opportunities for children with disabilities and their families.
Support stakeholder engagement approaches that strengthen ownership, sustainability, and institutionalisation of project interventions.
4. Resource Mobilisation and Strategic Growth Support
Support the identification and cultivation of partnership and funding opportunities that align with project objectives.
Contribute stakeholder intelligence, contextual analysis, and partnership information to concept notes, proposals, and donor engagement processes.
Maintain information on strategic partners and emerging opportunities to support programme growth.
5. Learning, Communications and Visibility
Support documentation and dissemination of partnership achievements, lessons learned, and promising practices.
Contribute partnership information and success stories to project reports, learning products, and communication materials.
Ensure external engagement and visibility activities are consistent with World Vision communication and branding requirements.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
Professional Experience
Minimum five (5) years of experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, external relations, or programme coordination within the development sector.
Demonstrated experience building and managing partnerships with government institutions, NGOs, donors, civil society organisations, community structures, and private-sector actors.
Proven experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives and fostering collaboration among diverse partners.
Experience managing partnership agreements, stakeholder engagement strategies, or similar coordination mechanisms.
Experience working in disability-inclusive development programmes.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Strong communication, negotiation, facilitation, networking, and relationship-management skills.
Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Malawi's disability, social welfare, health, education, and local government systems.
Experience participating in advocacy initiatives, policy dialogue, or technical working groups.
Experience supporting donor engagement, proposal development, or resource mobilisation.
Familiarity with World Vision partnership approaches, safeguarding standards, and programme models.
Ability to travel to project locations and partner sites for up to 30% of the time.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Engage regularly with government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, faith-based institutions, community structures, and private-sector stakeholders.
Comply with World Vision policies and standards relating to safeguarding, child protection, disability inclusion, confidentiality, risk management, and donor compliance.
Maintain workplans, track partnership commitments, contribute to project reporting, and escalate significant partnership, compliance, reputational, or implementation risks to the Programme Manager.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified local applicants should submit their applications through the official World Vision recruitment portal.
Application Link: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/.../Partnership...
Closing Date: Saturday, 7th November, 2026
Applicants are encouraged to review the official vacancy page and submit their applications before the deadline.