Job Description

The Opportunity

Save the Children is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Officer (MEAL & Advocacy) – Power of Nutrition Project to support the implementation of the Kulimbikitsa Anthu Kupatsa Ana Tsogolo Lowala (KAKATL) project in Ntcheu and Balaka districts. The five-year programme, implemented in partnership with GiveDirectly and IFPRI, aims to address the root causes of chronic malnutrition and improve early childhood development outcomes among vulnerable communities in Malawi.

The Project Officer (MEAL & Advocacy) – Power of Nutrition Project will provide technical leadership in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, research, documentation, and advocacy for the project. The role holder will coordinate the design and implementation of project monitoring systems and databases, support evidence generation and learning, and ensure timely reporting in line with donor and organisational requirements. The position will also play a critical role in strengthening advocacy initiatives, community accountability mechanisms, and knowledge management systems to improve nutrition, social protection, and ECD outcomes.

Working closely with the PoN Project Manager, District Project Coordinators, and the Regional MEAL team, the Project Officer (MEAL & Advocacy) – Power of Nutrition Project will contribute to quality programme implementation, cross-learning, and evidence-based decision making across the project.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated MEAL professional who is passionate about child wellbeing, evidence generation, and strengthening systems that contribute to improved nutrition and early childhood development outcomes for children and communities in Malawi.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be required to work outside the normal role profile and vary working hours accordingly.

To be successful, you will bring/have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Demography, Social Sciences, or any other related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) roles.
• Experience in developing and managing databases using MS Access, Excel and survey processing packages such as CSPro.
• Strong experience in developing M&E plans, results frameworks, research protocols, and conducting research and evaluations.
• Knowledge and experience in statistical analysis packages such as STATA and SPSS.
• Experience in documentation, knowledge management systems, and facilitating learning events.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and present complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong understanding of gender and equity analyses.
• Proven experience in supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Politically and culturally sensitive, with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong commitment to Save the Children’s values, child safeguarding, and child rights programming.
• Ability and willingness to travel to field locations when required.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those who need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We believe in providing reasonable accommodations to support the professional growth and success of all employees. We therefore encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.

Application Information

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Save the Children Careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.