Company: Save the Children
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive (UN/NGO)
Deadline: 2026-03-24
The OpportunitySave the Children is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Coordinator - Health and Nutrition to lead the implementation of an integrated, ECHO-funded multi-sector nutrition response. The position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of integrated health, nutrition, WASH, protection, and cash/voucher assistance activities at district level. The role will ensure that all interventions are implemented on time, to high quality standards, and in full compliance with donor and national guidelines.
Working closely with government counterparts, consortium partners, and community structures, the Project Coordinator will strengthen district-level systems, support health facilities, and ensure that vulnerable children and families have access to essential services including treatment for acute malnutrition, primary health care, and community-based nutrition support.
The role is highly field-focused and hands-on, requiring strong coordination, technical, and operational skills to ensure programme impact at community and facility level.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be required to work outside the normal role profile and adjust working hours accordingly.
Desirable:
The OrganisationSave the Children employs approximately 25,000 people across the globe and works in more than 100 countries to support children affected by crises and those who need better healthcare, education, and protection.
We work to achieve three breakthroughs for children by 2030:
We believe that great people make a great organisation, and our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment, where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.
Application InformationPlease attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application.
We need to keep children safe, therefore our selection process includes rigorous background checks reflecting our commitment to protecting children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
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community based management of acute malnutrition
health and nutrition
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nutrition programmes
primary health care
Skills
Nursing
Public Health
Nutrition
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