Project Manager-Climate-Resilient Children’s Health (LTK & Digital Health)

The Opportunity

Save the Children (SC) is seeking a Project Manager – Climate-Resilient Children’s Health (LTK & Digital Health) to lead implementation of the FutureGuard: GCF–JNF Climate-Resilient Children’s Health Initiative in southern Malawi. This initiative is implemented under the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded Climate Resilient Health and Well-Being for Rural Communities (CHWBRC) Programme (2025–2029), where Save the Children Malawi serves as a co-executing agency alongside government partners.

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 contributes to national efforts to reduce climate-related disease risks and strengthen resilient health and education systems for children in vulnerable rural communities.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the effective planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the FutureGuard project. Reporting to the Programme Director – GCF Climate Resilient Health and Well-Being for Rural Communities (CHWBRC), the role will provide strategic and operational leadership for LTK scale-up, digital health integration, and ICCM interventions across Balaka, Ntcheu, Mangochi, Zomba, Phalombe, and Machinga districts. The postholder will work closely with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, the National Malaria Control Programme, district authorities, and implementing partners to support institutionalisation of LTK and drive resourcing and implementation of 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 postgraduate degree in public health, education, development studies, climate change, or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience managing complex development or humanitarian programmes.
• Proven experience in health systems strengthening, school health, malaria, ICCM, or child health programming.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded grants, including planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Strong experience working with government counterparts at district and national levels.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic planning skills.
• Substantial experience in programme/project monitoring, review, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with government, INGOs, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong experience preparing donor proposals and reports.
• Strong leadership, people management, coaching, and capacity-building skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly and work in basic field conditions.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience working on climate-resilient or climate adaptation programmes, including GCF-funded initiatives.
• Familiarity with Malawi’s health and education systems and digital health platforms (e.g. DHIS2, ICHIS).
• Experience working with trusts and foundations.

Skills and Behaviours

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and partnerships.
• High levels of accountability and commitment to delivering results.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, grounded in evidence and learning.
• Excellent communication and representation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding, gender equality, disability 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 recruitment process includes rigorous background and reference 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 worldwide and works in over 100 countries to help children survive, learn, and be protected. We support children affected by crises and those in need of better healthcare, education, and protection, while advocating at the highest levels to ensure children’s rights are realised.

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 in a collaborative and 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