Value Chain Development Specialist
2026-07-10T04:52:31+00:00
Land Resource Center Trust
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lilongwe
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Business Operations, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products
2026-07-23T17:00:00+00:00
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About Land O'Lakes Venture37
Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a global development organization that connects farmers to information, services, and markets to help them thrive. We work with farmers and agricultural stakeholders in developing countries to build more resilient and sustainable food systems.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Value Chain Development Specialist to join our team in Malawi. This role will focus on strengthening agricultural value chains, improving farmer livelihoods, and contributing to food security in the region.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze opportunities for value chain development in key agricultural sectors.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural value chains.
- Facilitate linkages between farmers, agribusinesses, and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity building to value chain actors.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of value chain interventions.
- Contribute to project design, proposal development, and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in value chain development, agricultural market systems, or related fields, preferably in a developing country context.
- Strong understanding of agricultural value chains, market dynamics, and rural development.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and facilitation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
Experience
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Additional Details
This position is based in Malawi. Land O'Lakes Venture37 offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
* Identify and analyze opportunities for value chain development in key agricultural sectors. * Develop and implement strategies to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural value chains. * Facilitate linkages between farmers, agribusinesses, and other stakeholders. * Provide technical assistance and capacity building to value chain actors. * Monitor and evaluate the impact of value chain interventions. * Contribute to project design, proposal development, and reporting.
* Value chain development * Agricultural market systems * Stakeholder engagement * Partnership building * Facilitation * Analytical skills * Problem-solving skills * Communication skills
* Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in value chain development, agricultural market systems, or related fields, preferably in a developing country context. * Strong understanding of agricultural value chains, market dynamics, and rural development. * Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and facilitation. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Value Chain Development Specialist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Business Operations, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
Land Resource Center Trust
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 23 2026
Duty Station:
lilongwe | Lilongwe
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About Land O'Lakes Venture37
Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a global development organization that connects farmers to information, services, and markets to help them thrive. We work with farmers and agricultural stakeholders in developing countries to build more resilient and sustainable food systems.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Value Chain Development Specialist to join our team in Malawi. This role will focus on strengthening agricultural value chains, improving farmer livelihoods, and contributing to food security in the region.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze opportunities for value chain development in key agricultural sectors.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural value chains.
- Facilitate linkages between farmers, agribusinesses, and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity building to value chain actors.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of value chain interventions.
- Contribute to project design, proposal development, and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in value chain development, agricultural market systems, or related fields, preferably in a developing country context.
- Strong understanding of agricultural value chains, market dynamics, and rural development.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and facilitation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
Experience
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Additional Details
This position is based in Malawi. Land O'Lakes Venture37 offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application including a cover letter and Development Specialist - Malawi in the subject line.
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