Technical Coordinator Food Security and Livelihoods for THRIVE Vacancy-Job Ref: WJMWSTC/0407/2025817

Technical Coordinator Food Security and Livelihoods for THRIVE Vacancy-Job Ref: WJMWSTC/0407/2025817

Lilongwe (Malawi)

Job Description

The Opportunity

Save the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Technical Coordinator – Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) for the THRIVE Project, based in Zomba.

This role will provide technical leadership and oversight for all food security and livelihoods components of THRIVE; a multi-year project funded by AICS. The coordinator will support climate-resilient agriculture, agroecology, livestock, irrigation, and enterprise development to enhance food production, incomes, and market access for vulnerable communities.

The post holder will work closely with implementing partners, government stakeholders, and MEAL teams to ensure high-quality, integrated programming aligned with national priorities. Capacity building, gender and climate integration, and evidence-based learning will be key elements of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, field-oriented professional committed to impactful and sustainable rural development

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

To be successful, you will bring/have:

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, or a related discipline
Good command of English (written and verbal)
Strong expertise in agroecology, climate-smart agriculture, irrigation, smallholder systems, and economic empowerment
Good understanding of best practices for achieving and sustaining youth engagement

Experience working in humanitarian contexts
Demonstrated experience with government departments, NGOs, and community-based structures
Proven skills in project planning, technical training, supervision, and stakeholder engagement
Ability to work as part of a field team and coordinate effectively with partner staff
The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to 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 and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, 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.

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