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: CROPS OFFICER
GRADE: I (M6)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Service, Agriculture General or
Horticulture obtained from accredited institution.
DUTIES:-
Provide technical guidance on crop production, management and protection to farmers, extension agents and other stakeholders
Conduct regular field visits to monitor crop growth, identify pests and diseases and evaluate the effectiveness of crop
management practices
Deliver extension services to farmers, including training,
Demonstrations and advisory services on best crop management practices
Participate in applied research and development activities to improve crop productivity, quality and sustainability
Collect and analyses data on crop yields, production costs and market trends to inform policy and decision making.
Provide technical input to inform policy decisions on crop production, trade and marketing.
Collaborate with other stakeholders, including farmer’s organizations, research institutions and private sector companies, to promote crop production and productivity
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by the Director of Administration.
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.