Ian Allan
About Candidate
I am excited to apply for the position of Youth Development Specialist as highlighted above. I strongly believe that I am a perfect fit for the job because I will bring ten years of work experience in youth development, education, or community engagement roles, including implementation of child protection, advocacy and family strengthening programs.
My education and professional background fit very well with the advertisement. I have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Malawi, the Malawi Polytechnic. This qualification lays befitting skills in designing and implementing youth-focused programs that promote education, leadership, and economic opportunities. Again, with the MBA, I will bring strong project management and cross-sector collaboration abilities, including proficiency in using data tools for program evaluation. In addition, I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education. As such, I will bring sound knowledge of Malawi’s educational landscape and youth challenges. Moreover, I have a Diploma in Community Development. In this case, I have proven abilities in the engagement and influence of stakeholders to support program integration, ownership and scale-up.
In terms of work experience, I will bring ten years of demonstrated experience in the implementation of youth development, education, or community engagement programs. Initially, from 2nd March 2015 up to 31st March 2019, I was working with World Vision International as a Project Officer for Education & Life Skills in Salima District. Here, I made remarkable achievements in the implementation of youth development, education or community engagement initiatives. Further, from 28th October 2019 up to 20th April 2023, I was working as a Project Officer with Johns Hopkins Program for International Education on Gynaecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO), implementing a DREAMS project that targeted youths aged 10- 24. Here I championed in the facilitation of child protection and sexuality education sessions in the communities around Blantyre District. Thereafter, I spent another three years working as a Project Officer with DAPP implementing the same project of DREAMS in Blantyre District. Currently I am working for Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) as an Education Specialist, implementing BeFIT Program in Kasungu District. In this regard, I look forward to hearing from you with respect to an interview.
Yours faithfully,
Ian M. Allan.
Location
Education
Graduated on 30th April, 2025
Passed with Credit
Passed with Credit
Work & Experience
As an Education Specialist, I provide technical support and capacity building to the government officials at district, zonal and school levels for the effective implementation of the BeFIT programme. Mostly, I am responsible for training and supporting District Education Officers, Primary Education Advisors (PEAs), teachers, and School Managers to effectively integrate Tablet-based learning into teaching practices and school systems.
I lead the delivery of sexuality education sessions among parents or caregivers of adolescent girls and young women aged 10 to 24 in Blantyre District.
I lead the delivery of sexuality education sessions among parents or caregivers of adolescent girls and young women aged 10 to 24 in Blantyre District.
I lead project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes relevant to assigned areas of an integrated project of Basic Education and Life Skills.
