Project officer (MEAL and Advocacy)-Power Nutrition Project

The Opportunity

Save the Children is actively recruiting a skilled and motivated Project Officer (MEAL & Advocacy) – Power of Nutrition Project. This role is pivotal in advancing the Kulimbikitsa Anthu Kupatsa Ana Tsogolo Lowala (KAKATL) initiative, operating within the Ntcheu and Balaka districts. This comprehensive five-year program, a collaborative effort with GiveDirectly and IFPRI, is dedicated to tackling the fundamental causes of chronic malnutrition and enhancing early childhood development outcomes for vulnerable Malawian communities.

The Project Officer will provide expert technical guidance across monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, research, documentation, and advocacy efforts for the project. Key responsibilities include orchestrating the development and deployment of project monitoring systems and databases, supporting the generation of crucial evidence and fostering learning, and ensuring adherence to all donor and organisational reporting mandates. Furthermore, this position will significantly contribute to strengthening advocacy strategies, refining community accountability mechanisms, and enhancing knowledge management systems to drive improvements in nutrition, social protection, and early childhood development.

In close collaboration with the PoN Project Manager, District Project Coordinators, and the Regional MEAL team, the Project Officer (MEAL & Advocacy) will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality program delivery, promoting cross-learning, and facilitating evidence-based decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

This represents an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated MEAL professional driven by a passion for child well-being, evidence-based insights, and strengthening systems that ultimately improve nutrition and early childhood development outcomes for children and their communities across Malawi.

Please note: In the event of a significant humanitarian crisis, the duties of this role may extend beyond the standard profile, requiring adjustments to working hours.

To Be Successful, You Will Bring/have

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Demography, Social Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of three years of progressive experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating and managing databases using MS Access, Excel, and survey processing tools like CSPro.
• Substantial experience in formulating M&E plans, results frameworks, research protocols, and conducting research and evaluations.
• Familiarity with and practical experience using statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS.
• Proven track record in documentation, managing knowledge management systems, and facilitating effective learning events.
• An evident capacity to dissect and present intricate information with clarity and impact.
• A thorough understanding of gender and equity analysis principles and applications.
• Tangible experience in supervising, coaching, and mentoring team members.
• Exceptional communication, report writing, and interpersonal abilities.
• Robust organisational and analytical skills, complemented by meticulous attention to detail.
• A high degree of political and cultural sensitivity, exhibiting patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• An unwavering commitment to Save the Children’s core values, child safeguarding principles, and child rights programming.
• The flexibility and willingness to travel to field locations as needed.

The Organisation

Save the Children is a global leader, employing approximately 25,000 dedicated individuals across more than 100 countries. Our mission is to support children facing crises and to improve access to essential healthcare, education, and child protection services. We are also committed advocates, working at the highest levels to champion children's rights and ensure their voices are heard.

Our strategic vision for 2030 aims to achieve three transformative breakthroughs for children worldwide:

• Eliminating preventable child deaths before the age of five.
• Ensuring all children receive a quality basic education.
• Ending all forms of violence against children.

We firmly believe that exceptional people are the foundation of a successful organisation. Our employees are instrumental in helping us achieve our ambitious goals for children. We highly value our staff, offering meaningful and rewarding careers within a collaborative and inclusive environment that champions ambition, creativity, and integrity.

To foster professional growth and success for all employees, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.

Application Information

Kindly submit your CV and a comprehensive cover letter with your application. The complete role profile is available for review on the Save the Children Careers portal.

Our selection process includes rigorous background checks, underscoring our deep commitment to child protection and safeguarding.

All staff members are expected to perform their duties in strict accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

• Job Identification: 16441
• Job Category: Business Support
• Posting Date: May 27, 2026, 08:26 PM
• Apply Before: June 05, 2026, 02:25 PM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: FO - Ntcheu