Job Description
Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitable qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant positions tenable at Zomba District Council. The applicants must be willing to work in rural areas and subjected to Malawi Public Services Regulations (MPSR) from time to time.
POST: AGRICULTURE OFFICER
GRADE:I (M6)
QUALIFICATION: Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Service,
Agriculture General, Aqua Culture or Horticulture obtained from accredited.
DUTIES
Provide technical guidance and support to farmers, extension agents, and other stakeholders on best agricultural practices, crop and animal production and natural resource management.
Assist farmers in planning, managing and evaluating their farms, including crop selection, soil conservation and irrigation management.
Provide technical advice on crop and animal production, including seed selection, fertilizer application, pest and
disease management and livestock health
Promote soil conservation and managing practices, including terracing, contour farming and agroforestry
Assist farmers in planning, designing and managing irrigation systems including water harvesting and conservation.
Participate in applied research and development activities to improve agricultural productivity, sustainability and
competitiveness
Collect and analyses data on agricultural production, productivity and marketing to inform policy and decision making
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by the Director of Agriculture.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
Successful candidates must be willing to be deployed in remote areas.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three traceable referees together with photocopies of relevant certificates, a National ID to:
The Executive Secretary,
Local Government Service Commission,
PO Box 766,
LILONGWE.
Applications should be labelled on the envelop the position being applied for.
Dateline for receiving applications is 19th January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DISCLAIMER
Local Government Service Commission does not use any agent or solicit any form of payment for any application, interviews or any fees in connection to its recruitment. Any acts of solicitation for payment must be reported to the Executive Secretary, Local Government Service Commission.