Field Officer

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT@

NKHOMA RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT 

RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT

Agriculture and Livelihoods (AGL) Programme

Enhancing Food Security and Resilient Livelihoods in Traditional Authority Salima, Malawi

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Nkhoma Relief and Development (NRD), the development arm of CCAP Nkhoma Synod, is implementing a 5-year Agriculture and Livelihoods (AGL) Programme (Project #3294) in Salima District, Traditional Authority Salima, with funding from the Canadian Food Grains Bank (CFGB) through World Renew. The programme aims to improve well-being, food security, resilient livelihoods, and equality for 1,842 smallholder farming households (7,368 people) across 10 Group Village Headmen areas (March 2026 – February 2031). Key programme outcomes include improved farming practices, crop diversification, post-harvest loss reduction, strengthened Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), gender equality through GALS, and enhanced partnerships with government and civil society.

Field Officers

Vacancies: 3 (Three -Agriculture and Livelihoods, Gender and Safeguarding and Nutrition)

Location: Salima District — Traditional Authority Salima

Reports To: Project Coordinator

Contract: 1 Year, renewable based on performance

Programme: AGL — Project #3294 (CFGB/World Renew)

ROLE PURPOSE

The Field Officers will serve as the primary implementation and community engagement arm of the AGL programme. Working directly with farmers, Lead Farmers, and community structures across 10 GVH areas, drive the delivery of climate-smart agriculture, Farmer Field Schools, VSLA development, enterprise support, nutrition education, and gender programming to achieve programme targets for 1,842 households.

1) Agriculture and Livelihoods Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate and support Farmer Field Schools and demonstration plots, guiding farmers in climate-smart agriculture, conservation agriculture (CA Plus), and integrated pest and disease management.

Work with Lead Farmers and communities to establish and support Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), monitoring savings mobilization toward the cumulative target.

Promote crop diversification and biofortified crop production (OFSP, orange-fleshed varieties) to improve dietary diversity.

Support post-harvest loss reduction activities: promote PICS bags, backyard gardens, and collective marketing through cooperatives.

Facilitate enterprise development activities, supporting enterprises and tracking income progress.

Administer community scorecard processes; conduct data collection using Kobo Collect/ODK; prepare field reports and register attendance at all project activities.

Liaise with DADO extension workers, VDCs, GVHs, and other local government structures to ensure programme alignment and community ownership.

2) Nutrition Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote biofortified crops (orange-fleshed sweet potato, biofortified maize and beans), diverse vegetables (dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes), protein-rich legumes, and fruits to improve dietary diversity

Facilitate establishment of backyard gardens for year-round production focusing on vitamin A-rich vegetables, dark greens, legumes, and fruits.

Promote small livestock and livelihood (rabbits, goats) through pass-on schemes providing protein and income.

Facilitate training on intensive garden management.

Conduct nutrition education sessions and cooking demonstrations for pregnant and lactating women; support training of community nutrition champions.

Collaborate with the District Health Office to ensure nutrition screening, growth monitoring referrals, integration with maternal and child health services, and engagement of community health workers.

Administer community scorecard processes; conduct data collection using Kobo Collect/ODK; prepare field reports and maintain attendance registers at all project activities.

3) Gender and Safeguarding Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer community scorecard processes; conduct data collection using Kobo Collect/ODK; prepare field reports and register attendance at all project activities.

Coordinate community awareness sessions, handle community complaints through the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), and promote accountability to programme participants.

Promote the Gender Action Learning Systems (GALS) approach; ensure women's active participation and engagement of men as gender allies.

Facilitate promotion of women leadership and training

Facilitate creation of women only spaces

Liaise with District Gender Officer, VDCs, GVHs, and other local government structures to ensure programme alignment and community ownership.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Diploma in Agriculture, Nutrition, Gender, Environmental Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Social Work, Community Development, or related field.

Minimum 3 years relevant field experience in Agriculture and Livelihoods programmes.

Demonstrated data collection skills using KoboCollect and/or ODK Collect.

Knowledge of Farmer Field School facilitation, community mobilization, and VSLA methodologies.

Familiarity with Community-Based Complaint Mechanisms and safeguarding standards.

ATTRIBUTES

Dedicated Christian of sound standing in their local church.

Excellent verbal and written communication in both English and Chichewa.

Strong networking, facilitation, and community engagement skills.

Proven integrity, accountability, and collaborative team spirit.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are invited to submit their application letter, most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV), and the names of three (3) contactable referees — one of whom must be their church minister — to:

Addressee: The Coordinator, Nkhoma Relief and Development

Email:     vacancy.nkhomasynod@gmail.com

Closing Date: Friday, 13th March 2026 at 4:00 PM

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. NRD is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.