Program Manager

A consortium of comprised of WUSC and WOLREC with funding from the Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada is implementing a 4-year (2024 to 2028) Action for Paid Childcare Sector Transformation (ACT) project which uses an innovative systems approach to drive gender-transformative, locally owned, collaborative action to transform paid childcare from a job of last resort to a vocation of choice. The project also aspires for the paid childcare sector to become one of economic prosperity for women in Kenya and Malawi. ACT aligns with Canada’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality and empowerment, SDG 8 on decent work for all, and Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) action area on growth that works for everyone. The project is being implemented in Blantyre and Lilongwe. WOLREC seeks the services of the following: –

Program Manager (Tenable at WOLREC offices in Blantyre)

The Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the whole proposed action within WOLREC, co-ordination as well as management. She/He will be supervised by the WOLREC Executive Director.

Specific Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Provide overall coordination and oversight of the day-to-day implementation of project activities to ensure that planned interventions are delivered effectively and within agreed timelines.
2. Oversee the development, review and implementation of annual and quarterly work plans, activity schedules and implementation strategies.
3. Promote a positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, professionalism, innovation and accountability.
4. Identify staff capacity-building needs and facilitate relevant training and professional development opportunities.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant government ministries, departments, agencies, civil society organisations, development partners, and other actors working in the childcare sector.
6. Coordinate the preparation and submission of high-quality programme progress reports, including monthly, quarterly, annual and donor-specific reports.
7. Facilitate learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives on emerging issues, innovative approaches and best practices in paid childcare.
8. Identify, document and promote promising models and practices in the provision of quality, accessible and affordable paid childcare services.
9. Engage relevant government institutions and stakeholders to promote the integration of paid childcare into relevant policies, strategies and development frameworks.
10. Identify opportunities for the programme to contribute to national and local discussions on childcare, the care economy, women’s economic empowerment and decent work.
11. Ensure compliance with donor requirements, partnership agreements, organisational policies and relevant national laws and regulations.
12. Perform any other programme-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Director consistent with the objectives and overall mandate of the programme.

Qualifications, Minimum Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Community Development, and Rural Development with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managerial work. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Self-starter/motivated
• Able to work under minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Advocacy skills
• Team player

Interested applicants should sent their applications to:

The Executive Director
Women’s Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC)
P.O Box 31472
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
MALAWI
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Or hand delivered to:

Kenyatta Drive
Plot SW 8/517/3&4

By 11th November 2026