ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Founded in 2012, Youth and Society (YAS) is a non-profit organization mandated to promote and defend human rights and democratic governance in Malawi, with a strong focus on youth aged 10–35 and marginalized groups. YAS works to empower young people to actively participate in wealth creation, economic justice, and inclusive development.Malawi job market

ROLE OVERVIEW

YAS is seeking to recruit a qualified, committed, and results-oriented Field Officer to support the effective implementation of the piggery farming project. The Field Officer will be responsible for coordinating field-level activities, supporting youth beneficiaries, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely delivery of project outputs within the short project timeframe.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and support the implementation of all field-based project activities in Mzimba and Nkhata Bay districts.
• Mobilize and work closely with 60 youth beneficiaries, including individuals and cooperatives.
• Support the organization of practical trainings on piggery management, animal health, housing, feeding, and agribusiness skills.
• Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship to youth-led piggery enterprises.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and document progress against project outcomes.
• Collect data, success stories, and lessons learned for reporting purposes.
• Liaise with local stakeholders, including extension officers, local leaders, and cooperatives.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, project timelines, and YAS policies.
• Prepare timely field reports and contribute to overall project reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Community Development, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years’ practical experience working on agriculture, livestock, or youth economic empowerment projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of piggery farming practices and small-scale agribusiness models.
• Experience working directly with youth groups, cooperatives, or community-based enterprises.
• Strong field facilitation, community engagement, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under a short-term, results-driven project timeframe.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Mzimba and Nkhata Bay districts.
• Good communication skills in English and relevant local languages.
• High level of integrity, self-motivation, and teamwork.

Please note: The Field Officer will be based at the YAS Headquarters Office in Mzuzu.

• Coordinate and support the implementation of all field-based project activities in Mzimba and Nkhata Bay districts.
• Mobilize and work closely with 60 youth beneficiaries, including individuals and cooperatives.
• Support the organization of practical trainings on piggery management, animal health, housing, feeding, and agribusiness skills.
• Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship to youth-led piggery enterprises.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and document progress against project outcomes.
• Collect data, success stories, and lessons learned for reporting purposes.
• Liaise with local stakeholders, including extension officers, local leaders, and cooperatives.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, project timelines, and YAS policies.
• Prepare timely field reports and contribute to overall project reporting.

• Strong field facilitation skills
• Community engagement skills
• Reporting skills
• Good communication skills in English and relevant local languages
• High level of integrity
• Self-motivation
• Teamwork

• Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Community Development, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years’ practical experience working on agriculture, livestock, or youth economic empowerment projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of piggery farming practices and small-scale agribusiness models.
• Experience working directly with youth groups, cooperatives, or community-based enterprises.
• Ability to work under a short-term, results-driven project timeframe.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Mzimba and Nkhata Bay districts.