Job Description
CARE International is a leading development organization dedicated to save lives, fight poverty and achieve social justice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE International is a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE International and partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights.
CARE Malawi has secured funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, locally titled ‘Tiwoloka’. The funding runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029. CARE Malawi will implement the project in partnership with the Forum for African Women Educationists in
Malawi (FAWEMA) and Water Aid.
Therefore, CARE Malawi seeks to recruit well qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions within its USDA funded McGovern dole Food for Education program i.e. Tiwoloka Project in Malawi:
SCHOOL FEEDING & LOCAL AND REGIONAL PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Position Description
The School Feeding – Local & Regional Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the overall execution of local and regional procurement responsibilities under the Tiwoloka project. The position will require significant coordination with partners including LRP commodity suppliers, the national regulatory bodies for standardization and quality and food
safety regulatory frameworks and ensuring compliance.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Lead the review and enhancement of Tiwoloka school feeding guidance documentation, manuals, and tools, ensuring they meet current needs for LRP and school feeding program implementation.
- Collaborate with the CARE operations team to establish LPR procurement are done as per plan and define their terms of reference.
- Provide oversight and guidance on quality assurance procedures throughout the LRP process, ensuring high standards are maintained
- Collaborate with the CARE operations team to establish district-level procurement committees, optimizing commodity delivery for cost-effectiveness.
- Lead capacity-building processes for project and operational team regarding LRP commodity quality assessments, training them to enhance skills in LRP management.
- Facilitate the documentation of learning and host regular reflection meetings with various stakeholders at the school, district, and central levels.
- Build strong relationships with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and the National Institute for Standardization and Quality to ensure compliance with food quality and safety regulations.
- Lead the creation of LRP-focused manuals and training materials to support capacity-building efforts.
- Work closely with the technical team and management to ensure that strengthened manuals are effectively adopted across all participating schools for school feeding activities.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an International Non-Government Organization (INGO) Prior practical experience in the school feeding program is a big plus;
- Proven understanding of working with an International Non-Government Organization (INGO) and a willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities.
- Ability to manage the LRP technical function and implement procedures and processes, with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of nutrition and food security issues, particularly in the context of school feeding.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups effectively.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting using relevant software and tools.
- Willingness to work in rural communities.
- Knowledge of LRP and USDA rules and regulations is desirable
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and experience and possess the required competencies should send their application letters with detailed CVs through email to mwicarerecruit@care.org addressed to the attention of:
The Country Director
CARE Malawi
P/Bag A89
LILONGWE
The closing date for receipt of applications is November 8th, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse and has a Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy which outlines expected behaviors and responsibilities of all staff and CARE related personnel (consultants, vendors, partners, project participants, etc.).All potential candidates will be required to complete a Self-Declaration Form and those successful will be expected to sign up to the Code of Behavior contained in the PSEA Policy.