Field Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ 

Agro-Input Suppliers Limited

POSITION: FIELD OFFICER

LOCATION: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW 

Agro-Input Suppliers Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced Field Officer to join our team. The Field Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Lilongwe, responsible for supporting farmers, agro-dealers, and partners in the effective use of the company's soil testing service, inoculants, and post-harvest storage products.

Role Overview:

The role involves conducting field visits, demonstrations, and trainings to promote best agronomic practices for legumes and proper use of hermetic storage and related technologies. The Field Officer will collect field data, monitor product performance, and provide regular reports on farmer adoption, challenges, and market trends.

This role also includes coordinating with sales and technical teams, organizing field days and community outreach activities, and offering feedback to improve products and services. The position requires frequent travel within assigned areas and close interaction with diverse stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, and government extension officers.

Qualifications:

Strong field-based agricultural skills, including experience with legume crops (soybean, groundnut, beans) and familiarity with seeds, inoculants, and post-harvest handling

Knowledge of farmer training and extension methodologies, including demonstration plot management, field days, and group facilitation

Competence in basic data collection, record-keeping, and monitoring of field activities using paper-based tools and digital applications

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse farmer groups and local partners

Self-motivation, reliability, and the ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with a broader team

Bachelor's degree or a minimum of a diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Extension, Soil Science, Crop Science, or a related field

Previous experience with a minimum of 1 year in a field officer, extension, or similar role in the agriculture sector is highly desirable

Must be based in Lilongwe, preferably areas close to Kanengo

Proficiency in English and local languages, and willingness to travel frequently within Lilongwe and surrounding regions

A valid motorbike license is an added advantage

Application Procedure:

Submit CV to:

Email: info@aisl.mw

Email subject should read as follows: Field Officer Application – [your name]

Deadline: 26th June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.