Partnerships Coordinator – ECB Project

World Vision International · Lilongwe, Malawi

Posted November 6, 2026Listing expires November 7, 2026

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Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Partnerships Coordinator- ECB Project

The Partnerships Coordinator leads the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships that advance the objectives of Every Child Belongs (ECB) Project and improve outcomes for children with disabilities and their families. The role builds and maintains productive relationships with government institutions, civil society organizations, faith-based organizations, private sector actors, development partners, and community stakeholders to support coordination, advocacy, sustainability, and resource mobilization. The position promotes collaboration, shared accountability, and knowledge exchange to enhance project impact and strengthen disability-inclusive systems and services. The Partnerships Coordinator serves as the project’s focal point for external engagement and partnership management, ensuring that partnerships are aligned with World Vision’s values, safeguarding standards, and programme objectives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Partnership Development and Management

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that support ECB Project objectives and disability inclusion outcomes.
• Lead stakeholder mapping, analysis, and engagement planning at national and district levels.
• Coordinate the establishment, implementation, and review of partnership agreements in accordance with World Vision policies and procedures.
• Monitor partnership performance, commitments, and deliverables, and facilitate regular review and learning discussions.
• Identify partnership risks, opportunities, and areas for collaboration and provide recommendations for action.

Advocacy, External Engagement and Representation

• Represent the project in relevant coordination forums, technical working groups, and stakeholder platforms, as delegated.
• Strengthen relationships with government and other key stakeholders to advance disability inclusion and child well-being outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for advocacy and influence that support project objectives and systems strengthening.
• Provide regular analysis and updates on policy, stakeholder, and sector developments relevant to the project.

Stakeholder Coordination and Network Strengthening

• Facilitate collaboration among project teams, government institutions, service providers, community structures, and partner organizations.
• Promote information sharing, joint planning, and coordinated action among stakeholders.
• Strengthen networks that improve access to services and opportunities for children with disabilities and their families.
• Support stakeholder engagement approaches that strengthen ownership, sustainability, and institutionalization of project interventions.

Advocacy, External Engagement and Representation

• Represent the project in relevant coordination forums, technical working groups, and stakeholder platforms, as delegated.
• Strengthen relationships with government and other key stakeholders to advance disability inclusion and child well-being outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for advocacy and influence that support project objectives and systems strengthening.
• Provide regular analysis and updates on policy, stakeholder, and sector developments relevant to the project.

Stakeholder Coordination and Network Strengthening