OVERVIEW

Mulanje Mission Hospital is inviting applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Agribusiness Officer under its Sustainable Livelihoods Programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead business development for honey, beeswax, chilli and dried fruit enterprises.
• Develop business plans, pricing strategies and profitability analyses.
• Build and manage supplier networks and supply agreements.
• Oversee production, processing, stock control and procurement.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, food hygiene and quality standards.
• Lead compliance and certification processes with the Malawi Bureau of Standards.
• Support product development, packaging, labelling, sales and marketing.
• Maintain digital records and prepare regular production and performance reports.
• Train staff, producer groups and suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Development Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Preferably 3 years’ relevant experience in agribusiness, value chains or food processing.
• Experience in commercial and financial management.
• Experience in supply chain management or procurement.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, food safety and MBS compliance.
• Strong digital record-keeping and MS Excel skills.
• Good communication skills in English and Chichewa.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Results-oriented • Problem-solving • Honesty & Transparency • Attention to Detail • Collaboration • Adaptability

• Lead business development for honey, beeswax, chilli and dried fruit enterprises.
• Develop business plans, pricing strategies and profitability analyses.
• Build and manage supplier networks and supply agreements.
• Oversee production, processing, stock control and procurement.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, food hygiene and quality standards.
• Lead compliance and certification processes with the Malawi Bureau of Standards.
• Support product development, packaging, labelling, sales and marketing.
• Maintain digital records and prepare regular production and performance reports.
• Train staff, producer groups and suppliers.

• Strong digital record-keeping and MS Excel skills.
• Good communication skills in English and Chichewa.
• Results-oriented
• Problem-solving
• Honesty & Transparency
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Development Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Preferably 3 years’ relevant experience in agribusiness, value chains or food processing.
• Experience in commercial and financial management.
• Experience in supply chain management or procurement.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, food safety and MBS compliance.