GREEN LIVELIHOODS – PROJECT OFFICERS (3 POSITIONS)
Location: Lilongwe
Reporting to: Production Specialist
📅 Deadline: 27th March 2026
Green Livelihoods (GL) is a green enterprise and oil seeds value chain development-focused NGO championing inclusive and sustainable economic growth for smallholder farmers.
Role Summary:
The Project Officers will support planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities, working closely with community stakeholders and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement project activities in line with approved work plans
- Mobilize and support smallholder farmers and Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs)
- Provide technical support on production, CSA, post-harvest handling, and value addition
- Facilitate training in agribusiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship
- Strengthen farmer groups, cooperatives, and value chain platforms
- Facilitate market linkages with buyers, processors, and financial institutions
- Support business plan development and enterprise growth
- Supervise lead farmers and community facilitators
- Collect monitoring data and maintain beneficiary databases
- Conduct field monitoring visits and document progress
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
- Support accountability and grievance redress mechanisms
- Coordinate with district stakeholders
- Collaborate with BDS providers and support business scorecards
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, or related field
- 5–7 years' experience in agricultural/value chain projects
- Experience with smallholder farmers, FBOs, or cooperatives
- Experience in agribusiness development and market linkages
- Knowledge of M&E systems and digital data tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK)
- Strong reporting and documentation skills
- Valid motorcycle riding license
How to Apply:
Send your cover letter (outlining motivation and suitability) and detailed CV to:
📧 hr@greenlivelihoods.org
Subject Line: Project Officer
Deadline: 27th March 2026
(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
Important Notes:
- Green Livelihoods is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- GL has zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, fraud, and corruption. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- All successful candidates will undergo safeguarding and background checks.