Project Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Habitat for Humanity Malawi (HFHM), an integral affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a non-profit Christian organization dedicated to improving housing conditions across Malawi. Since its establishment in 1986, HFHM has empowered more than 133,600 individuals to access safe and decent housing. Guided by our vision, “A Malawi where everyone has a decent place to live,” HFHM operates from its head office in Area 14, Lilongwe, with active programs in Lilongwe, Blantyre, Zomba, Thyolo, Mulanje, Dedza, and Mzuzu.

Habitat for Humanity Malawi is seeking to recruit a Project Officer to provide crucial support to its projects, particularly those focused on constructing homes for vulnerable community members.

This recruitment is a key component of the organization’s institutional strengthening and strategic realignment efforts, in line with the new Country Strategy for 2025–2030. The strategy emphasizes three core focus areas:

• Building more and better homes
• Transforming Housing systems
• Inspiring action for housing – through partnerships, innovation, and volunteerism.

Position	PROJECT OFFICER (1 Vacancy)
Location	MULANJE
Job Summary	This role is responsible for the comprehensive coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the "Shifting Identities and Rebuilding Communities Project." The Project Officer will ensure that all project activities are executed in accordance with established schedules, budgets, standards, and the guiding principles of Habitat for Humanity Malawi, as well as donor requirements (Gale Family).
Reports to	Habitability and HDRR Manager

Main Responsibilities:

1. Project Implementation and Coordination
   • Lead the overall implementation of the Shifting Identities project in Nanchidwa, Mulanje, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and budget.
   • Spearhead beneficiary mobilization, selection, and verification processes, working collaboratively with Village Development Committees (VDCs), Area Development Committees (ADCs), and other community structures. Ensure transparency and strict adherence to HFHM selection criteria throughout.
   • Coordinate training programs for local artisans on safe house construction techniques and provide essential training for individual community members on land tenure and property rights.
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Integration
   • Engage effectively with government partners, including the District Social Welfare, Disaster Management Affairs, Environmental Affairs, and Public Works departments, to ensure coordinated project delivery.
   • Assist partner families in securing legal title to their land, thereby ensuring stability and security for beneficiary families.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEAL) and Reporting
   • Submit timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the supervisor and prepare comprehensive donor reports for the Gale Family in collaboration with the RDP and MEAL teams.
   • Lead project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities, encompassing data collection, quality assessments, and the systematic documentation of lessons learned.
4. Financial and Resource Management
   • Manage project resources on a day-to-day basis, ensuring efficient utilization and value for money.
   • Collaborate with the Finance Specialist to monitor project expenditures, enforce internal controls, and ensure strict compliance with the approved budget.
   • Ensure project goals are met within allocated budget and timeframes, proactively identifying and addressing any challenges that arise.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Community Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Humanities, or a related field from a recognized institution is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project management, community development, and mobilization, with a strong preference for experience in housing or shelter programming.

Safeguarding Commitment:

Habitat Malawi, in affiliation with HFHI, is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of its stakeholders. Any unwelcome sexual advances, comments, expressed or implied unnecessary demands for a service, unwanted physical contact, jokes, or gestures are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated in any form.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Habitat Malawi strongly upholds the values of inclusivity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, and the names of three traceable referees, should be submitted to the following address:

The Human Resources & Learning and Organizational Development Manager
Habitat for Humanity Malawi
P.O. Box 1638
LILONGWE

Or via email to: recruitment@habitat.mw;

The closing date for receiving applications is 16th April 2026.