Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ NATIONAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE COMMITTEE (NLGFC)
POSITION: DEPUTY PROJECT COORDINATOR
Location: Lilongwe
PROJECT: Integrated Social Protection for Resilience and Opportunity (INSPIRE-O)
CONTRACT: Three years, renewable annually based on performance and availability of financial resources.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC), through the Government of Malawi, is implementing the Integrated Social Protection for Resilience and Opportunity (INSPIRE-O) Project, supported by the World Bank Group and development partners.
NLGFC invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Deputy Project Coordinator.
JOB PURPOSE
The Deputy Project Coordinator will support the Project Coordinator in providing strategic leadership and managing the day-to-day implementation of the project.
The successful candidate will coordinate project activities, provide technical oversight and monitor implementation across participating institutions and districts.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the development and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets.
• Coordinate implementation of project activities across different components.
• Monitor field operations and ensure effective utilisation of resources.
• Provide technical oversight of social cash transfers, public works and micro-enterprise activities.
• Coordinate with government ministries, local authorities and development partners.
• Support the implementation of environmental and social safeguards.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to project specialists.
• Facilitate capacity building for district-level technical teams and implementing partners.
• Support project risk management and ensure timely reporting.
• Act on behalf of the Project Coordinator when delegated.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience in senior project management or coordination positions.
• Experience in managing and coordinating large-scale adaptive social protection programmes in Malawi.
• Demonstrated experience in field-level coordination and monitoring of development interventions at district or community level.
• Experience working with decentralisation and local government systems in Malawi.
• Experience in multi-sector coordination and district-level implementation oversight.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of World Bank procurement and financial management procedures.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High levels of integrity, transparency and accountability.
REMUNERATION
Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV), National ID and copies of relevant original certificates.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Executive Director
National Local Government Finance Committee
Area 14, Red Cross Building
Presidential Way
P.O. Box 31162
Lilongwe 3
Alternatively, applications may be submitted via email:
recruitment@nlgfc.gov.mw
kmcd@nlgfc.gov.mw
CLOSING DATE: 13th November 2026 at 17:00 hours.
NLGFC is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments.