Local Government Service Commission
Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified serving and non-serving persons of Malawian Origin to fill the following vacant positions:
Job Title: Chief Agriculture Officer
Grade: F/M3
Reporting to: The Director of Agriculture (Grade E/M2)
Location: Blantyre District Council
No. of vacant Positions: 1
Duties
I. Interpret agricultural policies and formulate strategies for their implementation;
ii. Coordinate technology transfer process;
iii. Prepare annual work plan budgets;
iv. Plan, organize and monitor implementation of agricultural training programs at the Council;
v. Develop strategies for strengthening Research/Extension/Farmer linkages at the Council;
vi. Review Agricultural Policies, Systems and methodologies
vii. Review staff requirements and advise on staff recruitment and rational deployment;
viii. Initiate staff and farmer training needs assessment for the formulation of appropriate extension training programs;
ix. Promote collaboration with other departments and other organizations involved in agricultural programs at Council level;
x. Initiate and coordinate the development or relevant technical messages for use by agricultural extension staff;
xi. Submit technical reports.
Competencies
The post holder should demonstrate sound knowledge of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Management policies and systems. The incumbent should be able to ensure close collaboration with other stakeholders and farmers.
Qualifications
Applicants must be serving Assistant Chief Agricultural Officer (Grade F/P6), District Agricultural Development Officers (Grade F/P6) regardless of experience at that grade or Principal Agricultural Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in the Local Authorities. This is a promotional position therefore those that are working under Blantyre District Council are encouraged to apply and will have an added advantage.
Method Of Application
Interested individuals should submit their application letters together with copies of academic and professional certificates, updated CV and National Identification (ID) with ‘Valid Phone Numbers’ and names of three traceable referees.
The applications should be directed to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O Box 766
LILONGWE
Closing date for receiving applications is 10th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.