Team and Role Overview :
The Agri-Field Officer is being recruited, in a full-time position, to be a part of aQysta Malawi team.
The Agri-Field Officer will work closely with aQysta’s Agri-business officer to train farmers in Grown Farm Incubator, while being located near farming community.
The Agri-Field Officer will eventually evolve as an agricultural expert at aQysta and will strengthen the scientific farming knowledge of the company.
Job Profile :
Do you believe in the need to empower and enable Malawi small holder farmers to run profitable sustainable farming to bring in the real impact?
Do you excel in working with the community of smallholder farmers, while making sure that the desired commercial farming output is produced?
If the answers to above questions are yes, then this could be the perfect position for you where you can apply your professional passion to lead in the job role of Agri-Field Officer.
You will work with the small holder farmers and support them to achieve the set goal in terms of commercial agricultural produce.
As such, the Agri-Field will be at the heart of aQysta’s mission of empowering small holder farmers.
Responsibilities :
Develop knowledge on scientific farming (crop calendars, farming manuals) for selected crops to increase yield and profitability
Selection of farmers to participate in company’s farming activities
Close monitoring of progress of farming activities
Manage and motivate farmers for strong participation
Collect and analyze data related to agriculture intervention programs of aQysta ( Monitoring and Evaluation)
Background, Skills, Aptitude :
Min. Bachelors in agri-business, agriculture, agronomy, or related field.
Min. 3 years of experience in working in the agriculture, agri-business, agriculture value chain or related sector.
Hands-on experience of working in farming, production planning and training
Knowledge and experience of agri-business practices with smallholder farmers.
Ability to motivate and manage farmers.
Good communication skills to communicate with diverse stakeholders ranging from farmers and international colleagues.
Willingness to travel is highly required. Willingness to locate in a town near to focus cluster is highly preferred.
Intrinsic motivation to contribute to make smallholder farming profitable.
Driving license will be a plus.
Knowledge about IT platforms is preferred
What we offer & expect :
At aQysta, we offer the opportunity to work with an international team in an open-minded work environment that encourages innovative thinking and practices.
aQysta provides the platform for its employees like you to develop your professional skills by providing a lot of freedom in your work, allowing you space to unleash your creativity and exercise high level of ownership.
The position will be compensated based on a fixed and variable component. If this interests you or if you have any additional questions, please contact us.
How to Apply :
Write an email with updated resume and cover letter at [email protected]
Last date to apply for this position is November 15, 2021.
