ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Standard Bank, in partnership with AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa), is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Phuka Program Coordinator under the AGRA Phuka Incubation Project.

The Programme aims to strengthen entrepreneurship, agricultural productivity, and youth-led enterprise development through incubation hubs across Malawi.Programming

The Phuka Program Coordinator will ensure smooth implementation of program activities across multiple hubs, supporting training delivery, coordinating field operations, and facilitating effective engagement between AGRA, implementing partners, and hub managers. The role focuses on coordination, logistics, beneficiary engagement, and partner support.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, national development initiative
• Exposure to agri-business, entrepreneurship, and youth development ecosystems
• Work within a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment alongside AGRA and Standard Bank

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Coordination & Hub SupportMalawi economic insights

• Coordinate and oversee operations across multiple hubs
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and resolve issues
• Support hub managers with logistics and participant mobilization
• Ensure timely availability of materials and resources

Training & Capacity Support

• Support trainers during program delivery
• Monitor adherence to programme curriculum
• Capture attendance and session summaries

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain communication with stakeholders
• Support planning and scheduling of activities
• Escalate operational risks
• Represent the programme at engagements

Operational & Administrative Support

• Coordinate logistics (travel, venues, materials)
• Maintain programme records
• Support weekly reporting
• Ensure compliance with guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree Development Studies, Agriculture, Business Administration or relevant field
• 2-3 years’ experience in project coordination, field work, or community engagement
• Experience with entrepreneurship hubs, youth programs, or agricultural development is an added advantage
• Valid Driver’s Licence

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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities across regions
• Digital literacy for documentation and communication
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset

• Coordinate and oversee operations across multiple hubs
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and resolve issues
• Support hub managers with logistics and participant mobilization
• Ensure timely availability of materials and resources
• Support trainers during program delivery
• Monitor adherence to programme curriculum
• Capture attendance and session summaries
• Maintain communication with stakeholders
• Support planning and scheduling of activities
• Escalate operational risks
• Represent the programme at engagements
• Coordinate logistics (travel, venues, materials)
• Maintain programme records
• Support weekly reporting
• Ensure compliance with guidelines

• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities across regions
• Digital literacy for documentation and communication
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset

• Bachelor’s Degree Development Studies, Agriculture, Business Administration or relevant field
• 2-3 years’ experience in project coordination, field work, or community engagement
• Experience with entrepreneurship hubs, youth programs, or agricultural development is an added advantage
• Valid Driver’s Licence