Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Green Livelihoods (GL) is a green enterprise and oil seeds value chain development and commercialization-focused NGO that champions inclusive and sustainable economic growth for smallholder farmers. Registered in Malawi in 2006, GL operates across the following thematic areas: Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Agribusiness Enterprise Development, Green Enterprise Development, and Environmental Sustainability.

GL primarily targets smallholder farmers, with a strong focus on marginalized youth and women.

Project Background

Green Livelihoods anticipates funding to implement a legume and oil seeds (sunflower and soya) commercialization project in Lilongwe District, targeting six Extension Planning Areas (EPAs).

The overall goal of the project is to improve the sustainable livelihoods of rural populations in Malawi by strengthening oil seed value chain commercialization and enhancing the resilience of smallholder farmers.

Role Summary

The Project Officers will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities. They will work closely with the Agribusiness Specialist, Production Specialist, community stakeholders, and partners to ensure effective delivery of project objectives.

Responsibilities or duties

• Implement project activities in line with approved work plans
• Mobilize and support smallholder farmers and Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs)
• Provide technical support on production, CSA, post-harvest handling, and value addition
• Facilitate training in agribusiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship
• Strengthen farmer groups, cooperatives, and value chain platforms
• Facilitate market linkages with buyers, processors, and financial institutions
• Support business plan development and enterprise growth
• Supervise lead farmers and community facilitators
• Collect monitoring data and maintain beneficiary databases
• Conduct field monitoring visits and document progress
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
• Support accountability and grievance redress mechanisms
• Coordinate with district stakeholders
• Collaborate with BDS providers and support business scorecards

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, or related field
• Knowledge of M&E systems and digital data tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK)
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Valid motorcycle riding license

Experience needed

• 5–7 years’ experience in agricultural/value chain projects
• Experience with smallholder farmers, FBOs, or cooperatives
• Experience in agribusiness development and market linkages

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Green Livelihoods is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Green Livelihoods is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all beneficiaries, staff, and stakeholders. The organization has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, and discrimination, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).

All successful candidates will be expected to adhere to GL’s safeguarding policies and code of conduct. Recruitment will include appropriate background and reference checks to ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.

Green Livelihoods has zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, bribery, and any form of financial misconduct. The organization is committed to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all its operations.

Any attempt to influence the recruitment process or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. All staff are expected to uphold GL’s anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies at all times.

• Implement project activities in line with approved work plans
• Mobilize and support smallholder farmers and Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs)
• Provide technical support on production, CSA, post-harvest handling, and value addition
• Facilitate training in agribusiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship
• Strengthen farmer groups, cooperatives, and value chain platforms
• Facilitate market linkages with buyers, processors, and financial institutions
• Support business plan development and enterprise growth
• Supervise lead farmers and community facilitators
• Collect monitoring data and maintain beneficiary databases
• Conduct field monitoring visits and document progress
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
• Support accountability and grievance redress mechanisms
• Coordinate with district stakeholders
• Collaborate with BDS providers and support business scorecards

• Knowledge of M&E systems and digital data tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK)
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Valid motorcycle riding license

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, or related field