Job Description
To support the ministry of COTN by facilitating and mediating communication between the International Executive Team, COTN Malawi Country Director and COTN Malawi National Board.
* Meet regularly with the COTN Malawi Director and manage information flow with the International Executive Team
* Create agenda for and facilitate all regular meetings involving COTNI Leadership and the COTN Malawi Director and COTN Malawi National Board
* SUPPORT COTN MALAWIS STRATEGIC AND ANNUAL OPERATIONAL PLANNING PROCESSES (CALENDAR, GOALS, BUDGET, PROJECT PROPOSALS, ETC.) AND COMMUNICATE FEEDBACK FROM COTNI RESEARCH AND MOBILISE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS WHOSE PARTNERSHIP CAN HELP COTN MALAWI MOVE FORWARD STRATEGICALLY
Responsibilities
Communications Support: Meet regularly with the COTN Malawi Director and manage information flow with the International Executive Team. Create agenda for and facilitate all regular meetings involving COTNI Leadership and the COTN Malawi Director and COTN Malawi National Board.
Strategic Planning: Support COTN Malawi's strategic and annual operational planning processes (calendar, goals, budget, project proposals, etc.) and communicate feedback from COTNI Research. Mobilise individuals and organisations whose partnership can help COTN Malawi move forward strategically.
Programme Evaluation: Facilitate programmatic audits of implementing countries' activities, assessing and supporting compliance with Standards of Service, Partnership Covenant, and Grant Agreement. Support the development and execution of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) procedures, in collaboration with COTN Malawi.
Fundraising and Partnerships: As part of the UK & Ireland team, assist with the development and implementation of goals and operational responsibilities as assigned in the areas of fundraising, marketing, communications, Venture, events, and managing volunteers.
Travel and Representation:
* Travel to Malawi as needed to build relationships, conduct training, facilitate communication and conduct assessments with COTN Malawi staff and Board
* When working in Malawi, represent the International Development Branch at meetings of management staff, National Board, and other functions as requested
Personal Growth: Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of COTN. Faithfully uphold COTN's ministry in prayer. Raise awareness and financial support for COTN. Encourage professional growth by monitoring and keeping up with culture and politics, current affairs, development trends, best practices, etc.