JOB DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity

Save the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) Technical Coordinator for the NORAD Framework Agreement Program. This role will be based in Mchinji, with frequent travel to Balaka, Malawi. The ASRHR Technical Coordinator will provide technical leadership and strategy for implementing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights programming across these two districts.

The role holder will ensure the integration of ASRHR into child protection and other relevant thematic areas, collaborating closely with local implementing partners and district-level stakeholders. The position will report directly to the Senior Program Manager for the NORAD Framework Agreement, with matrix management from the Technical Advisor for Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health.

The successful candidate will lead the development, coordination, and quality assurance of ASRHR interventions, focusing on adolescent empowerment, improving access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, and comprehensive sexuality education (CSE). The role will also involve collaborating with partners to ensure effective service delivery and the integration of SRHR into broader community health and protection systems.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to adapt to emergency protocols and vary working hours accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Coordination

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of ASRHR interventions under the NORAD Framework.
• Provide technical support to local implementing partners and district-level Ministries of Health and Youth.
• Promote the integration of ASRHR within child protection and other thematic areas, ensuring a holistic, rights-based approach.
• Support the adoption and quality delivery of My Sexual Health and Rights approach, in collaboration with the Senior Technical Advisor for Health and Nutrition.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure the quality of program interventions and partner performance.

Programme Quality and Capacity Building

• Ensure the application of quality standards in all aspects of ASRHR programming.
• Mentor implementing partners on effective financial management and project implementation.
• Facilitate the identification and implementation of capacity-building initiatives for partners.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories, sharing findings across the program and with external stakeholders.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster strong relationships with local communities, district health teams, and key stakeholders, ensuring meaningful child and community participation.
• Engage with local governments and relevant stakeholders to advocate for improved adolescent sexual and reproductive health services.
• Strengthen collaboration between local structures, such as Youth Community-Based Distribution Agents (YCBDAs), to enhance SRHR service delivery and access.

Project Delivery and Coordination

• Oversee the effective delivery of SRHR interventions, ensuring that age-appropriate CSE and SRHR services are accessible to adolescents.
• Support partners in developing Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), monthly/weekly work plans, and financial advances for activities.
• Collaborate with local District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) and Youth Offices to strengthen access to quality SRHR services for young people.
• Contribute to the country-level advocacy campaign on ending child marriage and reducing teenage pregnancies.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Support the development of MEAL frameworks and ensure proper monitoring of ASRHR activities in collaboration with the MEAL team.
• Collect evidence, lessons learned, and document program results, sharing findings for future improvements.
• Conduct periodic evaluations and assist in the development of new proposals based on monitoring outcomes and identified gaps.

In Order to Be Successful, You Will Bring:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Public Health, Adolescent Health, Social Sciences, Environmental Health, or related fields.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
• Extensive experience in adolescent sexual and reproductive health, including the delivery of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).
• Proven ability to manage partnerships, develop technical guidelines, and mentor local partners to enhance SRHR service delivery.
• Experience in program planning, monitoring, and evaluation, particularly in complex, multi-partner programs.
• Strong understanding of Malawian national health policies, child protection, and gender-sensitive approaches to SRHR programming.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and mobilize communities, as well as build capacity in partner organizations.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5^th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We believe in providing reasonable accommodations to support the professional growth and success of all employees. We thus encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.