Business Coach

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASAM)

POSITION: BUSINESS COACH 

Location: Ntchisi, Dedza,and Thyolo, Blantyre and Kasungu

Duration: 6-12 months (depending on FBO maturity & deliverables)

Ref No: NAS/TR06/1/2026

About the Role

The National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASAM), in collaboration with the Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme, invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals to serve as Business Coaches to support Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs) across selected districts in Malawi.

The TRADE Programme is a six-year initiative co-financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). The programme aims to improve the sustainable livelihoods of rural households by promoting agricultural commercialization, strengthening farmer organizations, and enhancing market participation among smallholder farmers.

Business Coaches will provide hands-on coaching, mentorship, and business development support to (FBOs to strengthen their capacity to operate as sustainable and market-oriented enterprises. Interested applicants may request a detailed copy of the Terms of Reference (TOR) by contacting hr@nasfam.org

Key Responsibilities

Conduct rapid organizational capacity assessments and develop coaching plans with measurable targets.

Strengthen FBO governance, leadership, financial systems, share/membership growth, and service delivery.

Hand held FBOs in achieving 4P partnerships, contract farming, and market linkages with off-takers and processors.

Strengthen aggregation of the TRADE programme targeted commodities.

Support development of business plans, grant proposals, and equipment hire schemes.

Improve participation of farmers in FBOs activities and accessing of services.

Facilitate the development and adoption of record-keeping tools.

Promote inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in leadership and decision-making

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Community Development, or related field.

General Experience: Minimum 3 years in value chain development, adult learning, commodity marketing, and business coaching for FBOs/cooperatives.

Specific Professional Knowledge (certification or proven experience required): FO Business Training & Coaching Cycle, SIYB, SME Loop, or SHEP Approach.

Cross-cutting: Demonstrated experience mainstreaming gender, youth, nutrition, environment, and disability inclusion.

Proof: Provide CV, copies of similar assignment contracts (title & signature pages), and Business Coaching Certification.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates and contact details of at least three traceable referees.

Applications should be sent to:

hr@nasfam.org by 10th July, 2026. Indicate preferred cluster/district in application letter.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.