DAPP Malawi is inviting suitably qualified, experienced and interested candidates to apply for the following positions:

AGRIBUSINESS/MARKETING OFFICER – 1 POSITION

Location: Balaka District

Project: SAMIS

Reports to: Project Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide governance and technical training to cooperative leadership structures.
• Strengthen cooperative business management systems and skills.
• Support the development of profitable and sustainable business plans.
• Train cooperative leaders in cash-flow projections and financial statements.
• Promote value addition initiatives within cooperatives.
• Facilitate registration of cooperatives with the Ministry of Trade and MBS.
• Organise market meetings to facilitate potential trade agreements.
• Conduct market research to identify viable opportunities.
• Implement and strengthen market linkage strategies.
• Link cooperatives to financial institutions to improve access to finance.
• Promote Village Savings and Loans (VSL) as a source of capital.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Community Development or related field.
• Over 5 years’ experience in M&E.
• Previous experience working with DAPP is an added advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively and achieve project goals.
• Ability to submit timely and high-quality reports.
• Willingness to seek advice, obtain second opinions and accept guidance.
• Knowledge of data subsets and disaggregation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NEVER PAY ANYONE FOR A JOB, SHORTLISTING OR AN INTERVIEW.

• Provide governance and technical training to cooperative leadership structures.
• Strengthen cooperative business management systems and skills.
• Support the development of profitable and sustainable business plans.
• Train cooperative leaders in cash-flow projections and financial statements.
• Promote value addition initiatives within cooperatives.
• Facilitate registration of cooperatives with the Ministry of Trade and MBS.
• Organise market meetings to facilitate potential trade agreements.
• Conduct market research to identify viable opportunities.
• Implement and strengthen market linkage strategies.
• Link cooperatives to financial institutions to improve access to finance.
• Promote Village Savings and Loans (VSL) as a source of capital.

• Ability to work collaboratively and achieve project goals.
• Ability to submit timely and high-quality reports.
• Willingness to seek advice, obtain second opinions and accept guidance.
• Knowledge of data subsets and disaggregation.

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Community Development or related field.
• Over 5 years’ experience in M&E.
• Previous experience working with DAPP is an added advantage.