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Agri-Business Officer at Challenges Malawi

  • Full Time
  • Rumphi
  • Salary: 00

Challenges Malawi

Overview

VACANCY OF AGRIBUSINESS OFFICER

 

Company: Challenges Malawi

Position: Agri-Business Officer

Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Rumphi
Employment Type: Contract
Application Deadline: 28th March,2025

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Agri-Business Officer to support the development and implementation of agricultural business strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and business support to farmers, agribusiness enterprises, and cooperatives to enhance productivity, aggregation, value addition, market linkages, profitability, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement agribusiness strategies to improve market access and value chain development.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for agricultural product development.
  • Provide advisory services to farmers and cooperatives on agribusiness management, financial planning, and market linkages.
  • Facilitate capacity-building programs, including training and workshops on agribusiness best practices.
  • Support agribusiness enterprises in accessing credit, grants, and funding opportunities.
  • Collaborate with government agencies, private sector players, and other stakeholders to promote agricultural value chains.
  • Monitor and evaluate agribusiness projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
  • Prepare reports and maintain documentation related to agribusiness activities and project outcomes.
  • Any other related jobs assigned by Project Manager

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in agribusiness development, agricultural value chains, or rural enterprise development and those with experience in livestock will have an added advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of agricultural production systems, value addition, and market dynamics.
  • Experience in business development, financial analysis, and project management.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.

Method Of Application

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and an updated CV with 3 traceable referees, to blessings.kammambala@thechallengesgroup.com  by Friday 28th March,2025. Please indicate “Agri-Business Officer Application” in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and females are encouraged to apply.

Application is strictly by email or hand delivery to Area 47 Sector 3 House 59.

Acting Country Director,

Challenges Malawi,

Area 47/3/59,

P.O. Box 1169,

Lilongwe,

MALAWI.