CARE seeks a
Technical Advisor to be based in Malawi for an upcoming USAID-funded project.
The anticipated project will focus on interventions that address the risks and
vulnerabilities faced by adolescent girls such as access to education and
health services and economic/livelihood opportunities.
Technical Advisor to be based in Malawi for an upcoming USAID-funded project.
The anticipated project will focus on interventions that address the risks and
vulnerabilities faced by adolescent girls such as access to education and
health services and economic/livelihood opportunities.
Position
Summary:
Summary:
The
Technical Advisor (TA) will facilitate the integration of best practices into
the programmatic objectives of the project, leading the implementation of
gender equitable interventions that support youth and adolescents on issues
related to accessing education, health services, and economic/livelihood
opportunities. S/he will develop technically appropriate materials and tools
for capacity building that will meet the needs of the targeted communities.
Work closely with other key project staff, such as the monitoring and
evaluation technical advisors, the TA will identify, integrate and/or scale-up
the most appropriate and up-to-date technical approaches. The TA will ensure
that findings and best-practices found through monitoring and evaluation,
implementation are documented and shared. S/he will foster advocacy with local
partners and other key stakeholders as needed.
Technical Advisor (TA) will facilitate the integration of best practices into
the programmatic objectives of the project, leading the implementation of
gender equitable interventions that support youth and adolescents on issues
related to accessing education, health services, and economic/livelihood
opportunities. S/he will develop technically appropriate materials and tools
for capacity building that will meet the needs of the targeted communities.
Work closely with other key project staff, such as the monitoring and
evaluation technical advisors, the TA will identify, integrate and/or scale-up
the most appropriate and up-to-date technical approaches. The TA will ensure
that findings and best-practices found through monitoring and evaluation,
implementation are documented and shared. S/he will foster advocacy with local
partners and other key stakeholders as needed.
Required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in public health, education,
gender studies or other relevant specialization, - 5-7 years proven technical experience in
programming and provision of technical assistance - Strong experience in program design,
implementation and evaluation - Technical expertise in family planning;
HIV/AIDS and basic education - Must be familiar with research and analytical
skills - Experience in reviewing, analyzing and making
recommendations on program strategy - Relevant experience in community approaches,
gender and youth development - Excellent verbal and written English skills,
particularly communication skills for diverse audiences - Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or
facilitate teamwork - Ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and working relationships with government, donors, ministry
officials, community leaders and other development partners
Position
Requirements
Requirements
- Number of Positions: 2
- Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
- Expected Travel: Up to 40%
- Schedule: Full-time
- Anticipated start date: TBD
- Contract type and duration: TBD
- Deadline for applications: Open until position
is filled. - ***PLEASE NOTE that this position is subject
to funding availability.
Malawian
nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Come make a
difference and work for CARE!
difference and work for CARE!
Our
diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and
experiences, particularly women, to apply.
diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and
experiences, particularly women, to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
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