The Organisation

The African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC) is a non-governmental organization whose main mandate is to promote the role of businesses in building resilient communities and sustainable businesses through partnerships.

Since its establishment, AICC’s mandate has expanded to stimulating and supporting private sector investment in the Malawian agricultural and rural markets with a specific focus on the lower end of these markets. Its operations are national in scope and stretches across the agriculture sector and the organization works primarily with those partners in the sector that are committed to engaging the rural poor as their beneficiaries, suppliers and consumers. AICC aims at addressing systems and institutions that can drive competitiveness and job creation in specific sectors by using a market development approach. The interventions by the organization build on private sector development strategies that seek to strengthen enterprises, business relationships & services, market structures, and the business environment so that they channel more benefits to the poor and create more and better jobs effectively. Since its inception, AICC has developed and continue to host the Cotton, Rice, Legumes, Dairy and Livestock Value Chains.

The organization is seeking experienced professionals to contribute their high level of expertise to the organization and the program through the following position:

Project Manager (1)

The Position Description:

The Project Manager is accountable for the identification, planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the entire strategic programme or project. She/He serves as a key resource for the organization and will maintain an overview of the projects/platform and will provide the framework for initiating, developing and rolling out programmes and change initiatives. The Project Manager will ensure that good practice is applied to project management and governance and will also manage key dependencies (e.g. enabler plans) and ensure that accountabilities and responsibilities are understood.

She/he will report directly to the Head of Programmes.

Position Responsibilities (key responsibilities):

The following will be tasks to be performed by the Project Manager:

• Leading the Project team and supporting them to work efficiently and effectively, taking responsibility for the overall delivery plan of the project.
• Ensuring that project plans, specifications, roles and responsibilities and the necessary communications are defined and completed to standard for all projects within the programme of work
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress of activity implementation.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Working collaboratively with the M and E team to develop effective evaluation strategies for the project in order to support project success and generate learning for the system.
• Managing the project budget within available resources, acting as an authorized approval manager, and ensuring that all requests are properly approved and activity delivery is aligned to work plans and budgets.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with other organizations to further the platform strategic goals.
• Perform risk management Assessments to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Effective time management skills, self- motivated, critical attention to detail and deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, Development studies, Social Work and Community Development or its equivalent required.
• At least 5 years working experience.
• Experience in project management and working with NGOs.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment with strict deadlines.

Method of Application

Those who meet the required qualifications and experience should submit their application letter with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating that they are qualified to provide the required services including names of three traceable referees to:

The Chief Executive Officer

African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC)

Area 47/5/394

Bwanje Street

Private Bag 382

LILONGWE 3

OR

E-mail: [email protected]

To reach us not later than: 17th February, 2023

Indicate on the envelope which job you are applying for and if by e-mail clearly indicate the job title on the subject line.

AICC is an equal opportunity employer.