Project Officer- LTK Scale up

The Opportunity

Save the Children (SC) is seeking a Project Officer – LTK Scale-Up to support implementation of the FutureGuard: GCF–JNF Climate-Resilient Children’s Health Initiative under the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded Climate Resilient Health and Well-Being for Rural Communities (CHWBRC) Programme (2025–2029). Save the Children Malawi is a co-executing agency of the programme, working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Education (MoE), and district-level stakeholders across southern Malawi.

FutureGuard focuses on scaling up the Learner Treatment Kit (LTK) in schools, strengthening Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) for under-five children, and expanding digital health systems (ICHIS) to improve climate-informed disease surveillance, service delivery, and continuity of care. The initiative aims to reduce climate-related disease risks and improve access to timely, quality health services for children in vulnerable rural communities.

The Project Officer – LTK Scale-Up will support school-level implementation of the LTK component across Balaka, Ntcheu, Mangochi, Zomba, Phalombe, and Machinga districts. Reporting to the Project Manager, the role will focus on coordination with district education and health offices, mentoring teachers trained as LTK dispensers, strengthening linkages between schools and health facilities, and ensuring quality, safeguarding, and reporting standards are met. The role will also support the institutionalisation of LTK by working closely with MoH, MoE, the National Malaria Control Programme, and implementing partners to advance the national LTK scale-up plan.

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 (Essential)

• A Bachelor’s degree in education, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least five (5) years’ experience supporting education, health, or child-focused programmes.
• Experience working with schools, teachers, or community-based service delivery structures.
• Experience working with district government structures in Malawi.
• Experience in school health, malaria programming, or community case management.
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in programme/project monitoring, review, and evaluation.
• Strong report writing skills, including preparation of implementation plans and donor reports.
• Computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Experience in health systems strengthening, child health, ICCM, or malaria programming.
• Experience working on climate-resilient or climate adaptation programmes.

Skills and Behaviours

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across sectors and partners.
• High levels of accountability and commitment to delivering results.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, and Save the Children values.

Child Safeguarding

This role is classified as Child Safeguarding Level 3, meaning the post holder will have frequent or intensive contact with children. Save the Children is committed to protecting children from abuse and exploitation, and our selection process includes rigorous background checks.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding, Anti-Harassment, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Diversity and Inclusion policies.

The Organisation

Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 people globally and works in over 100 countries to support children affected by crises and those in need of better healthcare, education, and protection. We advocate at the highest levels to ensure children’s rights are realised and their voices are heard.

By 2030, we aim to achieve three breakthroughs:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career within a collaborative, inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.

Application Information

Please attach a CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers.