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Job Description Project Manager, Early Childhood Development (ECD) Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Department: Programming Duty station: Mbeya Reports to: Director of Programming, TaMoLe + Malawi Supervisory

RESPONSIBILITIES

- : Yes Vacancy date: 1 September 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE

- : 15 September 2026 Job summary The Project Manager will manage, coordinate and monitor project activities and relationships with partners and other stakeholders to support the achievement of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) project’s objectives.

- The role will advance Catholic Relief Services’ work serving poor and vulnerable communities.

- The Project Manager’s knowledge of the programme area and project management expertise will help the country programme deliver high-quality programming and continuously improve the project’s impact.

- Roles and Key

RESPONSIBILITIES

- The Project Manager will: Lead technical, budget management, monitoring and reporting activities throughout most of the project cycle, including start-up, implementation and close-out.

- Ensure project activities comply with CRS programme quality principles and standards, donor

REQUIREMENTS

- and good practices.

- Manage and supervise staff effectively, including overseeing team dynamics and staff well-being.

- Provide coaching, develop tailored individual development plans, contribute to recruiting project staff and complete performance management for direct reports.

- Ensure that learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle.

- Support accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities in accordance with the MEAL Policy.

- Proactively identify issues and report them to inform adjustments to project plans and implementation schedules.

- Foster and strengthen partnerships relevant to Early Childhood Development, applying appropriate partnership concepts, tools and approaches.

- Represent CRS on ECD matters before donors, international NGO working groups, the United Nations, local partners, local government authorities and community actors.

- Determine the activities required to secure the financial, material and human resources needed for quality project implementation.

- Conduct periodic budget reviews and follow up with partners to ensure the timely submission of financial reports and proper tracking of resource use.

REQUIREMENTS

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- Basic

QUALIFICATIONS

- A bachelor’s degree is required.

- A minimum of 5-8 years of project management experience is required, ideally within an NGO and in the Early Childhood Development field.

- Preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

- A master’s degree in International Relations or Early Childhood Development would be an advantage.

- Relevant grant management experience, particularly with the United States Government or other public donors, would be an advantage.

- The ability to contribute to developing technical proposals would be an advantage.

- Knowledge, skills and abilities Candidates should have: Staff supervision experience.

- Experience working with stakeholders at different levels and strengthening community partnerships.

- Experience analysing data and contributing to evaluation reports.

- Experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

- Critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement.

- Strong relationship-management skills and the ability to work effectively with [...]

HOW TO APPLY

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Submit an application letter together with a CV. Combine the application letter and CV into a single attachment in PDF or Word format. Email the application to [email protected] no later than 15 September 2026 . Female candidates, people with disabilities and individuals from other recognized marginalized backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.