Posted October 20, 2026 Listing expires October 26, 2026

• Lead and supervise Nutrition & Gender and MEAL Programme Officer and coordinate their work with other programme and operational colleagues in line with approved distribution plans.
• Act as a key operational liaison with WFP, district authorities and local structures, including Food Distribution Committees and Village Disaster Risk Management Committees, to agree schedules, responsibilities and arrangements.
• Provide timely implementation updates to the Programme Manager (District), WFP and relevant local officials, flagging decisions and support required including recipients served, food quantities or cash transfers completed.
• Prepare weekly and monthly distribution work plans and coordinate recipient communication, site preparation and staff deployment with WFP and district counterparts.
• Coordinate distribution teams, community representatives and relevant service providers to minimise delays, congestion and exclusion at distribution sites.
• Oversee the practical implementation of food or cash distribution at assigned sites, ensuring recipients receive approved assistance and are treated with dignity.
• Check adherence to WFP and Concern distribution procedures, approved ration or transfer entitlements, documentation requirements and agreed operating schedules.
• Support verification, monitoring and post-distribution monitoring exercises with WFP and Concern MEAL colleagues; document and follow up agreed actions.
• Reconcile site-level distribution totals and supporting documentation and ensure that outstanding issues are clearly recorded and followed up.
• Ensure accessible complaints and feedback channels are communicated to recipients at distribution sites and that staff know how to refer concerns appropriately.
• Document and promptly refer distribution-related complaints, exclusion concerns and unresolved cases through established Concern/WFP mechanisms; follow up actions as assigned.
• Ensure that food and cash distributions are organised in line with Concern protection and safeguarding policies, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
• Adhere to, support and promote the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & its Associated Policies and be committed to providing a safe working environment.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Humanitarian Assistance, or a related field or a Diploma in relevant field with significant experience including some line management experience.
• At least three years of experience in humanitarian assistance, food/cash distribution or related field operations, including experience coordinating teams.
• Practical experience planning distributions, coordinating with WFP or similar partners, and maintaining accurate recipient and distribution records.
• Excellent communication skills in Chichewa and English, with the ability to engage with community members, local leaders, and government officials.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in challenging environments.

• Lead and manage the food distribution team, including Distribution Assistants and work closely with the other Programme Assistants, ensuring activities are implemented as outlined in the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP).
• Coordinate with district authorities, WFP, and local community structures (e.g., Food Distribution Committees, Village Disaster Risk Management Committees) to ensure the alignment and timely execution of food distributions.
• Organize the implementation process of all set targets planned for the project with respective supervisors, experts and other concerned staff working within program departments;
• Supervise the identification and setup of distribution sites, ensuring accessibility and safety for all beneficiaries, including women, elderly, and people with disabilities.
• Ensure that distribution activities are implemented according to Concern and WFP guidelines, including compliance with approved ration scales.
• Consolidate donor reports as per agreed timeframe and submit to Programme Manager (District).
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of distribution activities, including the number of beneficiaries served, food quantities distributed, and any issues encountered.
• Coordinate with WFP in post-distribution monitoring activities to assess impact and gather beneficiary feedback.
• With the Programme Manager (District) and with the support of the Finance team, monitor project expenditure, ensuring this is within budget, and that the programme is being delivered in a cost-effective manner.
• Oversee the establishment and management of Complaints and Feedback Response Mechanisms (CFRMs) at distribution sites, ensuring timely resolution of complaints.
• Ensure that all food distributions are conducted in line with Concern’s Protection and Safeguarding policies, with special attention to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
• Adhere to, support and promote the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & its Associated Policies and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
• As a Concern employee, you are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values in the workplace. This includes supporting equality, diversity and inclusion, and role-modelling safeguarding.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Humanitarian Assistance, or a related field or a Diploma in relevant field with significant experience including some line management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian assistance, food distribution, or community mobilization, with a focus on leading teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing food distribution projects or similar emergency response programs.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage a team and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in Chichewa and English, with the ability to engage with community members, local leaders, and government officials.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in challenging environments.

• Ensure that all project activities prioritize gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, especially in beneficiary selection, food distribution, and community engagement.
• Conduct gender awareness and sensitization sessions with project staff, beneficiaries, and local stakeholders to challenge harmful gender norms and promote inclusive practices.
• Ensure that nutrition-sensitive programming is integrated into the lean season response, with a focus on preventing malnutrition among children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and other vulnerable groups.
• Provide technical support to field teams in promoting essential nutrition messaging during food distributions, including promoting breastfeeding, proper infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, and balanced diets.
• Conduct community nutrition education and awareness-raising sessions, working closely with Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs) and local health structures to identify and support malnourished children and mothers.
• Monitor the integration of gender, protection, and nutrition-sensitive approaches throughout project implementation and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure regular reporting on gender, protection, and nutrition activities, capturing progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with WFP, district councils, local health structures, and other partners to ensure alignment with national gender, protection, and nutrition policies and frameworks.
• Provide capacity-building sessions for project staff, VDRMCs, and community stakeholders on gender, protection, safeguarding, and nutrition best practices.
• Ensure the implementation of robust safeguarding mechanisms, including the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies, across all project activities.
• Oversee the management of Complaints and Feedback Response Mechanisms (CFRMs), ensuring that protection-related complaints are properly documented and resolved in a timely and confidential manner.
• Liaise with local protection service providers and refer protection cases, including GBV survivors, to appropriate support services.
• As a Concern employee, you are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values in the workplace. This includes supporting equality, diversity and inclusion, and role-modelling safeguarding.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Public Health, Nutrition, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience working in gender, protection, or nutrition-related roles within humanitarian or development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing gender and protection mainstreaming strategies, including knowledge of PSEA policies and protection systems.
• Experience in nutrition programming, particularly with vulnerable groups such as children under five and pregnant and lactating women.
• Strong knowledge of community engagement and sensitization approaches.
• Excellent communication skills in both Chichewa and English.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in challenging

• Develop and implement M&E plans, tools, and methodologies for the project.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to Food Distribution Points (FDPs) to assess the quality and timeliness of distributions.
• Collect, clean, and analyze data on key performance indicators (coverage, satisfaction, service quality).
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry, management, and analysis for all activities.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and end-of-project MEAL reports in line with Concern and WFP requirements.
• Use data to track progress against targets and identify gaps or issues requiring corrective action.
• Implement and manage Complaints and Feedback Response Mechanisms (CFRM) at all FDPs.
• Ensure beneficiaries are aware of their rights and available feedback channels (help desks, suggestion boxes, hotline).
• Track, document, and resolve complaints in a timely and confidential manner.
• Train field staff, community volunteers, and partners on MEAL tools, accountability standards, and data collection.
• Monitor the integration of gender equality, protection, and inclusion principles in project implementation.
• Ensure that food distributions are safe, accessible, and inclusive for women, children, elderly people, and persons with disabilities.
• Engage with community leaders, local authorities, and partners to ensure participation in MEAL activities.
• Represent Concern at MEAL coordination meetings with WFP, district councils, and humanitarian actors.
• As a Concern employee, you are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values in the workplace. This includes supporting equality, diversity and inclusion, and role-modelling safeguarding.

• A bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field.
• Previous experience in monitoring community resilience and crisis response project implementation.
• Ability to work effectively with local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in both Chichewa and English.
• Strong understanding of accountability and safeguarding principles, particularly in humanitarian contexts.