About
Rays of Hope Ministries is a Christian organization operating in 2 education districts in Malawi, focusing on education interventions to support children and youth access to transformative education. They are seeking competent and experienced individuals to fill vacant positions.
Role Purpose
The Programs Coordinator will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the organization's program initiatives, including Academic Innovation, Inclusion, and Economic Integration. This role is crucial for leading and supporting the delivery of program activities within assigned schools and communities to ensure effective implementation and achievement of program objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Implementation
- VIA Safe Mobility Programme: Coordinate the deployment of the VIA Safe Mobility Program in designated schools and surrounding communities; lead activities promoting safe mobility for children and youth in schools and communities; train teachers, Safe Mobility Ambassadors, educators, and local partners on VIA program approaches and methodologies; assist ambassadors in analyzing local mobility conditions, developing prevention posters, and formulating safety recommendations.
- Academic Innovation: Support the Programs Coordinator in the design, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of Academic Innovation activities, specifically with the Teacher Skill Strengthening Initiative (TSSP), Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL), Remedial Initiatives, and other related program activities. Assist TSSP officers in conducting training interventions with teachers and government partners; support the administration of baseline, midline, and endline assessments for Teaching at the Right Level and other TaRL interventions.
- Academic Inclusion: Work with the Programs Coordinator to support the provision of secondary school bursaries; facilitate coaching and mentorship sessions with secondary school students in the Academic Inclusion Program; support the operation of tech hub activities to ensure quality delivery and achievement of program objectives.
- Economic Integration: Collaborate with the Programs Coordinator and other Programs Field Officers in the implementation of the Economic Integration Program; assist the coordinator in training youth in business development, running, and entrepreneurship; support the running of Village Savings and Loan (VSL) groups making sure that they are functional and are contributing towards the economic independence of the youth involved; assist in youth leadership and job skills training providing youth in the afterschool initiatives with job skills, computer training with integration of faith; support the monitoring and documentation of program data and success stories.
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- The Programs Officer will support the Programs Coordinator in building and strengthening Rays of Hope's relationships with key program stakeholders through the following responsibilities: build and maintain collaborative relationships with school leadership, community structures, TotalEnergies Malawi, government authorities, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure buy-in and active participation; support the successful implementation of the VIA Safe Mobility Program; organize safe mobility interventions and stakeholder meetings, including volunteering activities, safety walks, awareness campaigns, and community engagements with parents and community members to promote advocacy and safer travel habits; build and maintain cordial relationships with program stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and youth; support the coordination of family meetings with teachers and with parents and guardians, including home visits under the remedial initiatives, to strengthen stakeholder relationships and program engagement.
Mode of Application
Through Email, interested persons meeting the above specifications should
submit applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae as one document,
naming 3 traceable referees to recruitment@raysofhopemalawi.org,
addressing:
The Human Resource and Administration Officer
Rays of Hope Ministries,
P.O. Box E365, Post Dot Net,
Blantyre, Malawi
Please, send your emails with a subject line that corresponds to the specific
position you are applying for, e.g., Basic Education field officer.
Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 28th April, 2026. Rays of
Hope Ministries is an equal opportunity employer. Due to anticipated large
volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.