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Farmer Trainer – Malawi at aQysta

  • Full Time
  • Malawi
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aQysta

Agriculture, Farmers/Farm Management, Training and Development, Agronomy, Organic Farming

BASIC JOB INFORMATION

  • Job Category: Farmer Trainer

  • Job type: Full Time

  • Job Level: Trainer

  • Job Location: Malawi

TEAM AND ROLE OVERVIEW

  • Join our diverse team as a Farmer Trainer, where you will gain hands-on experience in facilitating training and developing educational materials for farmers.

  • As a Key member, you will ensure organic farmers’ compliance with organic certification standards and also provide valuable insights to farmer clubs on organic farming practices.

JOB PROFILE

  • Are you passionate about providing guidance and support to organic farmers by assisting them with agronomic questions?

  • Are you someone who likes to communicate, collaborate and facilitate training sessions for farmers?

If the answer to the above questions is yes, we would want you to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Facilitate training sessions to farmer clubs on organic farming practices.

  • Facilitate monthly training sessions for the farmers at the Organic Farmer Field school.

  • Collaborate with project members to develop educational materials and resources.

  • Provide guidance and support to organic farmers aQysta is working with and assist them with agronomic questions.

  • Ensure organic farmers compliance with organic certification standards.

  • Communicate regularly with other project members, sharing updates on training and challenges.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

  • Education: Possess a minimum of a Diploma in Agricultural Science or any related field from an accredited learning institution.

  • Have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience as a farmer trainer.

  • Strong knowledge of compost making, crop rotation and natural pest management.

  • Previous experience in training and education in the agricultural sector is desirable.

  • Proven experience in organic farming and sustainable agriculture.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

WHAT WE OFFER & EXPECT

At aQysta, you are welcome to join a diverse international team of driven, ambitious, young professionals who proudly own the company’s purpose – ‘to enable smallholder farmers to sustain themselves and their families with just farming.’

aQysta provides an open-minded and safe working environment that encourages innovative thinking, ownership, and taking on responsibilities. aQysta provides ample room and tools for you to unleash your creativity and skills to excel in the work you do.

As a company, aQysta adopts the global best practices and believes in taking an active role in its employee’s growth, by providing them with challenges, freedom and support required such that they hone their skills, develop confidence and shine as stellar professionals.

Method Of Application

[email protected] Applications are accepted only via email. To apply, please send your updated resume and cover