Job Description
PROJECT OFFICER (1 Position, Based in Lilongwe)
About RUMARK
The Rural Market Development Trust, RUMARK, established in 2002, is a Malawian institution, registered under the Trustees Act of Malawi. RUMARK’s mandate is to improve the yields and incomes of smallholder farmers by facilitating the availability and affordability of agro inputs through the development of reputable and capacitated agro-dealers across the country.
The project
RUMARK is implementing the Youth Work in Agrodealer Development (YWIAD) project with financial and technical support from AGRA under the Youth Entrepreneurship for Future of Food and Agriculture (YEEFA) program. This project seeks to transform Malawi’s agriculture by ensuring that smallholder farmers have easy access to productivity-enhancing inputs and associated agricultural
services and create jobs for youths especially young women. This will be done by strengthening and sustaining an inclusive input and output marketing system that creates job opportunities and increases income for smallholder farmers in Malawi especially youth, women and people with disabilities.
Job Summary
RUMARK is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Officer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating project activities, ensuring that project goals and objectives are met within the specified time frame and budget. This role is critical in supporting our mission to foster sustainable agricultural development and improve the livelihoods of rural farmers.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement project activities in accordance with the project plan and timeline.
- Work closely with farmers, agrodealers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Monitor and evaluate project progress, providing regular updates and reports to management.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for project beneficiaries on best agricultural practices.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between project participants and partners.
- Manage project resources efficiently, ensuring all activities are conducted within budget.
- Prepare and submit detailed project reports and documentation as required.
- Assist in the development and dissemination of project-related information and materials.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related fields.
- Proven experience in project management, preferably in the agricultural sector.
- Strong understanding of agricultural practices and rural development issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to travel to rural areas as required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a cover letter and a detailed CV, to rumarkinformation@gmail.com by 31st July, 2024.
Please include “Project Officer Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line of your email.
RUMARK is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women and persons with disabilities