Women's Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC)
A consortium of comprised of WUSC and WOLREC has a received a grant from the Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada to implement a 4-year Action for Paid Childcare Sector Transformation (ACT) project which uses an innovative systems approach to drive gender-transformative, locally owned, collaborative action to transform paid childcare from a job of last resort to a vocation of choice. The project also aspires for the paid childcare sector to become one of economic prosperity for women in Kenya and Malawi. ACT aligns with Canada’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality and empowerment, SDG 8 on decent work for all, and Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) action area on growth that works for everyone. The following: be implemented in Blantyre and Lilongwe. WOLREC seeks the services of the:
Program Manager
The Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the whole proposed action within WOLREC, co-ordination as well as management. She/He will be supervised by the Executive Director. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: –
- Managing day-to-day project issues
- Provide strategic directions on the implementation of the project
- Supervising all staff under the project
- Representing the Consortium in different forums when delegated
- Developing program reports for the programme Facilitate learning on best practices in paid childcare Networking with stakeholders working on childcare
- Act as liaison officer between WOLREC, WUSC and line Government Ministries
- Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director from time to time
Qualifications, Minimum Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Community Development, and Rural Development with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managerial work. Knowledge and/or experience with ECD/childcare sector is an added advantage”. A master’s degree will also be an added advantage.
Skills
- Self-starter/motivated
- Able to work under minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills
The position is based at WOLREC secretariat in Blantyre. Applications should be sent to
The Executive Director
Women’s Legal Resources Centre
P.O. Box 31472
Chichiri, Blantyre 3,
MALAWI
executiverecruitment@wolrec.org
Or hand delivered to Kenyatta Drive, Plot SW 8/517/384
By 5th June 2025.