Project Officer- Inclusive P-class Roll out

The Opportunity

Save the Children (SC) is seeking a Project Officer – Inclusive P-Class Roll Out to support implementation and institutionalisation of Malawi’s P-Class reform under the Inclusive Foundational Learning programme. The role will be based in Salima, with regular travel to district and community sites and occasional travel to Mzuzu and Lilongwe.

The project aims to strengthen inclusive foundational learning by improving early entry into formal schooling, strengthening coordination between CBCCs and P-Classes, embedding inclusive screening and referral systems, and increasing community awareness and demand for P-Class services. A strong focus is placed on inclusion of children with disabilities, vulnerable children, and those transitioning from CBCCs, ensuring equitable access to quality early learning opportunities.

The Project Officer – Inclusive P-Class Roll Out will support rollout of P-Class wrap-around services, inclusive screening tools, and community-level social and behaviour change (SBC) activities. Reporting to the Project Manager – Inclusive Foundational Learning, the role will work closely with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare (MoGCDSW), District Education Authorities, and development partners including the World Bank, UNICEF, and Roger Federer Foundation. The role will contribute to planning, coordination, monitoring, learning documentation, and safeguarding, ensuring alignment with national education and early learning standards.

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: Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Inclusive Education, Early Childhood Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years’ experience supporting education or early learning programmes.
• Practical experience working with education authorities, schools, and community structures.
• Demonstrated understanding of Malawi’s P-Class policy, foundational learning, and inclusive education.
• Experience supporting community mobilisation or social and behaviour change (SBC) activities.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government and development partners.
• Basic experience in monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Chichewa and/or Tumbuka strongly preferred.
• Training in inclusive education, disability screening, SBC, or education systems strengthening is an added advantage.
• Experience working with World Bank-, UNICEF-, or Roger Federer Foundation-supported programmes is an added advantage.

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 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 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 within 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 and strongly 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 www.savethechildren.net/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

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