Project officer, Climate change adaptation and Disaster risk reduction, Malawi

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.

Christian Aid is looking for a Project Officer, Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction to lead, manage, coordinate, monitor and develop Enhancing Community Resilience Programme’s (ECRP) Disaster Management and Climate Change Adaptation interventions, in particular, to provide direct technical support to ECRP consortium implementing partners in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, preparedness/contingency planning, early warning systems, climate and weather forecasting and ensuring that these interventions are implemented in accordance with the programme log frame and budgets. In addition, the post-holder will be responsible for capacity building and facilitation amongst partners and networks that include Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services of Malawi. The post-holder may be required to spend up to 50% of their time in the field.

Candidates must be educated to at least degree level in a development related discipline and have significant experience of appraising, monitoring and evaluating programmes and partnerships. Experience of providing technical support to partners in DRR and Climate Change adaptation programming is essential, as well as experience of working with partners and communities in empowerment based processes. Strong monitoring and documentation skills are a must.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes on the website may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you actively consulted with others to ensure that you understood their needs or goals before taking action.

Strive for improvement

Please tell us about a time when you have identified a better way of doing something, having taken into account the implications of your proposal.

Deliver results

Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

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To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to;  Malawi@christian-aid.org  quoting the reference number.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job reference: ECRP/2012/04

Closing date: Monday 7 January, 2013

Interview date: Week commencing 14 January 2013

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.