Programs Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ AMAZING B PROJECTS

POSITION: PROGRAMS MANAGER

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW

Amazing B Projects Limited is a youth-founded and female-led integrated agribusiness,

enterprise development, and technical training institution established in 2016 and the office is in Mitundu, Lilongwe, Malawi. The organization was founded to address

persistent challenges affecting Malawi's agricultural sector, including youth unemployment,

limited access to market-relevant technical and vocational training, low agricultural

productivity, inadequate value addition, climate vulnerability, and weak participation of

women and smallholder farmers in profitable agricultural value chains.

Over the years, Amazing B Projects has evolved into a financially sustainable and impact-

driven enterprise that integrates climate-smart agricultural production, value addition, technical

and vocational education and training (TVET), agribusiness consultancy, business

development services, market systems development, and digital innovation within a single

operational ecosystem.

Its commercial farm serves as a productive enterprise, a living

classroom, and a demonstration centre where learners, farmers, entrepreneurs, and institutions

gain practical skills while supporting sustainable agricultural production.

The organization is currently transitioning into a TEVET-accredited Integrated Business

and Training Institute, delivering competency-based agricultural and business training,

enterprise incubation and acceleration, digital learning through the Amazing B Projects

Digital Academy, value chain development, market linkages, and climate-smart agricultural

solutions. Through this integrated model, Amazing B Projects aims to create sustainable

employment, strengthen food security, increase rural incomes, promote environmental

stewardship, and contribute to inclusive economic growth in Malawi and across the region.

Our Vision

To be Malawi's leading integrated agricultural training and enterprise institute,

recognized for excellence in skills development, value chain integration, innovation,

entrepreneurship, and sustainable impact across Africa.

Our Mission

To empower youth, women, and smallholder farmers through practical, market-driven

technical and vocational education, enterprise development, climate-smart agriculture,

and digital innovation, transforming agriculture into a profitable, sustainable, and

inclusive career pathway.

Our Core Values

Amazing B Projects is guided by the following values:

Innovation - Embracing creativity, technology, and continuous improvement.

Excellence - Delivering high-quality programmes, services, and products.

Integrity Upholding professionalism, accountability, transparency, and ethical

conduct.

Inclusion Promoting equal opportunities for youth, women, and marginalized

communities.

Sustainability Integrating climate-smart practices and responsible resource

management.

Collaboration - Building strategic partnerships that create shared value.

Impact - Delivering measurable social, environmental, and economic transformation.

Position Title: Programs Manager

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Duty Station: Amazing B Projects' Main Office, Mitundu, Lilongwe, Malawi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Level: Senior Management

Position Summary

The Programs Manager serves as the principal technical and operational support to the Chief

Executive Officer, providing strategic coordination across all programmes, projects,

partnerships, business development initiatives, and institutional operations.

The position is responsible for ensuring the effective planning, implementation, monitoring,

and continuous improvement of Amazing B Projects' integrated portfolio, including technical

and vocational agricultural training, enterprise development, climate-smart agriculture, value

chain development, digital learning, consultancy services, and special projects.

The Programs Manager also leads the management and continuous improvement of the

organization's digital platforms, including the corporate website, Amazing B Projects Digital

Academy, and e-commerce platform, ensuring these systems strengthen learning delivery,

market access, institutional visibility, and revenue generation.

The role requires a highly organized, innovative, commercially minded, and results-oriented

professional capable of coordinating multidisciplinary teams while supporting executive

decision-making and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Programme Leadership

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Support the CEO in translating the organization's strategic plan into annual operational

and programme plans.

Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all

programmes and projects.

Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with donor,

partner, and organizational requirements.

Coordinate programme work plans, budgets, deliverables, and reporting schedules.

Monitor programme performance and recommend strategic improvements.

Facilitate collaboration across all departments to ensure integrated programme

implementation.

Ensure programmes align with the organization's mission, strategic priorities, and

sustainability objectives.

Executive Support to the CEO.

Serve as the CEO's principal coordination and management support by:

Coordinating strategic initiatives and executive priorities.

Following up implementation of management decisions.

Preparing executive briefs, reports, presentations, and meeting documents.

Coordinating internal management meetings.

Monitoring institutional performance against strategic targets.

Supporting high-level stakeholder engagement.

Managing confidential assignments delegated by the CEO.

Representing the CEO during meetings where delegated.

Programme Development and Resource Mobilization

• Identify funding opportunities from governments, development partners, foundations,

impact investors, and the private sector.

Coordinate the development of high-quality concept notes, grant proposals, business

cases, and technical proposals.

Lead proposal development teams.

Develop programme budgets in collaboration with the Finance Department.

Maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities.

Coordinate donor compliance and reporting requirements.

Build strategic partnerships that contribute to organizational growth.

Training and Institutional Development

Support the development and expansion of the Amazing B Projects Technical and Vocational

Agricultural Training Institute by:

Coordinating curriculum implementation.

Supporting TEVET accreditation processes.

Coordinating trainers and facilitators.

Monitoring training quality standards.

Supporting learner registration and certification processes.

Coordinating internships, apprenticeships, industrial attachments, and traineeships.

Strengthening quality assurance systems.

Management of Amazing B Projects Digital Academy

Lead the planning, operation, and continuous improvement of the Amazing B Projects Digital

Academy by:

Managing online learning programmes.

Coordinating digital course development.

Supervising Learning Management System (LMS) administration.

Uploading and organizing digital learning content.

Coordinating online trainers and facilitators.

Monitoring learner participation and completion.

Improving learner experience and digital engagement.

Expanding digital education opportunities across Malawi and beyond.

Website Management.

Oversee the organization's website to ensure it remains professional, informative, and current

by:

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Managing website content and updates.

Publishing news, success stories, and programme information.

Coordinating website redesign and improvements.

Monitoring website performance and analytics.

Ensuring accurate organizational information.

Maintaining downloadable resources and publications.

Working with developers to resolve technical issues.

Optimizing website visibility through Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

E-Commerce Platform Management

Coordinate the organization's online marketplace by:

Managing online product listings.

Coordinating digital sales of agricultural products.

Supporting online training registration and payments.

Monitoring inventory integration.

Coordinating customer inquiries.

Improving customer experience.

Tracking online sales performance.

Developing digital marketing campaigns to increase online revenue.

Digital Communications and Institutional Visibility

Support institutional branding and communication by:

Coordinating digital communication strategies.

Managing institutional newsletters.

Supporting social media campaigns.

Producing programme success stories.

Coordinating photography and multimedia documentation.

Promoting institutional achievements.

Strengthening Amazing B Projects' national and international visibility.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management

Coordinate programme monitoring systems.

Support data collection and analysis.

Track programme indicators and performance.

Coordinate periodic reviews.

Prepare programme reports.

Document lessons learned and best practices.

Support impact reporting.

Contribute to ESG reporting.

Promote evidence-based decision-making.

Partnership and Stakeholder Coordination

Build and maintain productive relationships with:

Government institutions.

Development partners.

Universities and research institutions.

TEVET authorities.

Private sector organizations.

Financial institutions.

no organizations.

Cooperatives.

International organizations.

Technical experts and consultants.

Coordinate partnership meetings and ensure follow-up on agreed actions.

Business Development Support

Support enterprise development initiatives by:

Coordinating incubation programmes.

Supporting agribusiness acceleration services.

Facilitating market linkage initiatives.

Coordinating consultancy assignments.

Supporting innovation and commercialization initiatives.

Identifying new business opportunities.

Administrative and Operational Coordination

Coordinate annual work planning.

Support procurement planning.

Monitor programme budgets.

Coordinate staff planning meetings.

Prepare progress reports.

Ensure effective documentation and filing systems.

Support policy implementation.

Coordinate organizational events and stakeholder workshops.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Programs Manager will be assessed against measurable annual performance indicators,

including:

Successful implementation of annual programme plans.

Timely delivery of donor-funded projects.

Value of grants and contracts secured.

Number of strategic partnerships established.

Growth in learner enrolment.

Growth in Digital Academy users.

Website traffic and engagement metrics.

Growth in e-commerce sales.

Programme completion rates.

Timeliness and quality of reports.

Stakeholder satisfaction.

Institutional visibility and media coverage.

Achievement of strategic organizational targets.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

A minimum of a diploma but preferably a bachelor's degree in one or more of the following

fields: Project Management, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Business

Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Monitoring and

Evaluation, Education Management, International Development

Professional Experience

Minimum of five years' progressively responsible experience in programme or project

management including farm management.

Experience working with donor-funded programmes.

Experience preparing grant proposals and technical reports.

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Experience managing digital platforms or online learning systems.

Experience in agribusiness, agriculture, TVET, enterprise development, or private

sector development is highly desirable.

Experience working with international development organizations and commercial

farms/agribusinesses will be highly preferably.

A valid professional driver's licence and defensive driver's certificate; Code C1

Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Excellent programme and project management skills.

Strong strategic planning and coordination abilities.

Proposal writing and resource mobilization expertise.

Excellent report writing skills.

Strong leadership and people management abilities.

Financial and budget management skills.

Digital literacy and proficiency with online platforms.

Website content management experience.

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Knowledge of e-commerce platforms.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

High levels of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.

Personal Attributes

The Programs Manager should be:

Strategic and forward-thinking.

Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Self-motivated and results-driven.

Innovative and adaptable.

Collaborative and team-oriented.

Entrepreneurial and commercially aware.

Passionate about youth empowerment, agriculture, and sustainable development.

Committed to gender equality, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

Capable of exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.

Working Relationships- Internal

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Senior Management Team

Finance and Administration Department

Training and Faculty Unit

Farm and Production Unit

Business Development Unit

Digital Systems Unit

Monitoring and Evaluation Team

External

Government Ministries and Agencies

Development Partners

Donors and Funding Agencies

Universities and Research Institutions

Private Sector Companies

Farmer Organizations

Cooperatives

Financial Institutions

Technology Partners

Consultants and Service Providers

Career Growth Opportunity

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the transformation of Amazing B Projects

into a nationally recognized Technical and Vocational Agricultural Training and Business

Development Institute while supporting one of Malawi's leading youth-founded and female-

led social enterprises. The Programs Manager will play a central role in institutional growth,

innovation, partnership development, and organizational excellence, with potential progression

to Director-level or Chief Operating Officer responsibilities as the organization expands.

Application Process

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);

A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position; and

Three (3) traceable professional references.

Applications should be sent only to:

amazingbinfo@gmail.com

Deadline for submission: 15 July 2026.

Any application submitted after the closing date and time will be automatically disqualified and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Amazing B Projects is an equal

opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified women and young

professionals.