Vacancy Announcement

Position: Project Officer
Location: Lilongwe District, Malawi
Reports to: Project Manager
Contract Type: One-Year Renewable (Performance-Based)
Age Limit: 25–35 years

About Agri Impact Malawi (AIM)

Agri Impact Malawi (AIM) is a nonprofit organisation advancing social justice by empowering rural communities to thrive through sustainable agriculture, strengthened food systems, increased incomes, and the promotion of climate resilience and environmental stewardship. AIM achieves this through advocacy, capacity building, and rural community outreach focused on inclusive and sustainable development.

Position Overview

The Project Officer – Implementation and Coordination will play a central role in delivering AIM’s “Building Resilient Communities through Improved Household Food, Nutrition Security, and Income” project in Lilongwe District. The Officer will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of field-level interventions, ensuring that project activities such as irrigation expansion, seed revolving schemes, livestock pass-on programs, and financial inclusion initiatives are effectively implemented, monitored, and aligned with AIM’s mission to foster sustainable and inclusive livelihoods.

This position demands a values-driven, community-oriented professional who can thrive in a dynamic, resource-constrained environment while driving tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Implementation and Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of all project activities across three main objectives.

• Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of 50 producer groups, 5 clusters, and 6 irrigation groups.

• Oversee rollout of the soybean seed revolving scheme across Clusters 3, 4, and 5—ensuring quality control, fair distribution, and proper repayments.

• Support expansion of irrigation and horticultural production to 10 hectares through the provision of pumps and drip kits.

• Coordinate the goat pass-on program and ensure adherence to pass-on agreements for equitable household benefit.

• Promote 100% adoption of home gardens to enhance household nutrition and resilience.

2. Market and Value Chain Development

• Conduct market assessments and facilitate buyer–seller forums to strengthen linkages between farmers and structured markets.

• Support the establishment of aggregation centres, promote good post-harvest handling, and encourage value addition for horticultural and grain crops.

• Link farmers to digital market information systems for real-time access to prices and demand trends.

3. Capacity Building and Community Empowerment

• Organise training sessions for farmer groups on good agricultural practices, seed quality assurance, record-keeping, and entrepreneurship.

• Strengthen seed management and cluster-based committees for quality assurance and accountability.

• Facilitate the formation and strengthening of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and link them to microfinance institutions.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Collect and compile field data using AIM’s SMILER-based M&E tools.

• Support quarterly field monitoring, reviews, and participatory reflection meetings.

• Prepare timely progress reports, case studies, and success stories for learning and donor reporting.

• Track progress against the project’s results framework and performance indicators.

5. Coordination and Collaboration

• Liaise with local authorities, extension officers, and partner organisations for coordinated implementation.

• Represent AIM in district-level coordination meetings and stakeholder platforms.

• Promote inclusion of women, youth, and HIV/AIDS-affected households in all project interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in agriculture, Agribusiness, Development Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in community-based agricultural or livelihoods project implementation.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-component rural development projects.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems, seed management, livestock production, and financial inclusion (VSLAs).
• Strong facilitation, report writing, data collection, and community engagement skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and field-level data management tools.
• Fluency in English and Chichewa.
• Must possess motorcycle riding skills and hold a valid motorcycle license.

Key Competencies

• Self-driven, innovative, and results-oriented.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and prudent resource use.
• Flexibility to adapt and work effectively in rural community settings.
• Willingness to travel using a motorcycle frequently within project sites.

Recruitment Philosophy

AIM recruits individuals who share its vision and are motivated by impact rather than financial gain. The organisation prioritises candidates who are:

• Values-driven and passionate about rural development.
• Flexible and multi-skilled, capable of managing diverse roles in a dynamic environment.
• Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented, able to innovate with limited resources.
• Team players, respectful, and collaborative in approach.
• Financially disciplined, upholding transparency and accountability.
• Deeply rooted in community contexts and attuned to rural realities.
• Willing to grow with the organisation and demonstrate long-term commitment.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three traceable referees to aimrecruitment2022@gmail.com by 9^th November 2025.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.