PROJECT COORDINATOR AT NLGFC

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ NATIONAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE COMMITTEE (NLGFC)

POSITION: 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 Government of Malawi, through the National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC), is implementing the Integrated Social Protection for Resilience and Opportunity (INSPIRE-O) Project, with financing from the World Bank Group and development partners.

NLGFC invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Project Coordinator.

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Coordinator will provide strategic leadership and oversee the day-to-day management of the project to ensure activities are delivered on time, resources are managed effectively, and project objectives are achieved.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities across government institutions, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Oversee project financial management, procurement and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with Government of Malawi and World Bank requirements.
• Oversee environmental and social safeguards implementation.
• Monitor project performance and coordinate the preparation of progress reports.
• Provide strategic leadership and supervision to the Project Implementation Unit.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and World Bank implementation support missions.
• Review and update the project's risk management framework.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics or a related field.
• At least 12 years of relevant working experience in senior project management positions.
• Strong experience in planning, budget management and implementation of large donor-funded projects.
• Experience working with decentralisation and local government systems in Malawi.
• Experience managing and coordinating large-scale adaptive social protection programmes in Malawi.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Knowledge of World Bank procurement and financial management procedures.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
• 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.