Field Assistant (Non established, Grade M) –
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and water Development,
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and water Development,
Applicants must originate from the rural areas
of the following districts Karonga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Likoma,
Kasungu, Dowa, Ntchisi, Mchinji, Dedza, Salima, Ntcheu, Machinga, Mangochi,
Mwanza, neno, Zomba, Thyolo, Mulanje, Phalombe, Cikwawa and Nsanje
of the following districts Karonga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Likoma,
Kasungu, Dowa, Ntchisi, Mchinji, Dedza, Salima, Ntcheu, Machinga, Mangochi,
Mwanza, neno, Zomba, Thyolo, Mulanje, Phalombe, Cikwawa and Nsanje
Successful
candidates will be undergoing tailor made training in Agriculture and Natural
Resource Management at LUANAR – Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural
Resources at Natural Resources College NRC Campus, leading to an award of a
Diploma in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management, Possession of a Diploma
in Agriculture from LUANAR will lead to an appointment as agricultural
Extension Development Officer (AEDO) Grade K
candidates will be undergoing tailor made training in Agriculture and Natural
Resource Management at LUANAR – Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural
Resources at Natural Resources College NRC Campus, leading to an award of a
Diploma in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management, Possession of a Diploma
in Agriculture from LUANAR will lead to an appointment as agricultural
Extension Development Officer (AEDO) Grade K
Please note that that nature of the work demands
that candidates MUST live and work in rural areas, during and after successful
completion of the training, Candidates will therefore be recruited, and work I
the district of recruitment
that candidates MUST live and work in rural areas, during and after successful
completion of the training, Candidates will therefore be recruited, and work I
the district of recruitment
Location:
Extension Planning Area (EPAs) in the mentioned districts
Extension Planning Area (EPAs) in the mentioned districts
Responsible to Agricultural Extension
Development Coordinator (AEDC)
Development Coordinator (AEDC)
Candidates should possess MSCE with credits in 4
subjects namely English, Mathematics, Biology and Physical Science
subjects namely English, Mathematics, Biology and Physical Science
Organise
and manage basic data for the section and relevant data sets as required by
specialist, Build capacity of local structures to support
decentralised Agricultural Extension Service System (DAES), Sensitise, mobilise
and organise farmers in farmer organisations such as group, clubs,
associations, and cooperatives to undertake various agricultural activities,
Promote agricultural extension approaches and methodologies to encourage
inclusiveness in planning, implementation and monitoring of agricultural
programmes, mount harmonised farm demonstrations and mobilise farmers to attend
training sessions, Conduct follow up visit to farmers to provide technical
backstopping on technologies being promoted, Organise and implement field days
and local tours, Prepare and submit reports to AEDCs, Carry out other duties as
assigned by the AEDICs from time to time
and manage basic data for the section and relevant data sets as required by
specialist, Build capacity of local structures to support
decentralised Agricultural Extension Service System (DAES), Sensitise, mobilise
and organise farmers in farmer organisations such as group, clubs,
associations, and cooperatives to undertake various agricultural activities,
Promote agricultural extension approaches and methodologies to encourage
inclusiveness in planning, implementation and monitoring of agricultural
programmes, mount harmonised farm demonstrations and mobilise farmers to attend
training sessions, Conduct follow up visit to farmers to provide technical
backstopping on technologies being promoted, Organise and implement field days
and local tours, Prepare and submit reports to AEDCs, Carry out other duties as
assigned by the AEDICs from time to time
Applications
stating age, marital status with detailed CV together with copies o f
educational qualification should be addressed to The Appointments and
Disciplinary Committee, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and water
Development, P O Box 30134, Lilongwe, Note all applications should indicate
home village and be authenticated through signing and date stamping by
respective Traditional Authorities in the districts
stating age, marital status with detailed CV together with copies o f
educational qualification should be addressed to The Appointments and
Disciplinary Committee, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and water
Development, P O Box 30134, Lilongwe, Note all applications should indicate
home village and be authenticated through signing and date stamping by
respective Traditional Authorities in the districts
Only shortlisted candidates that meet the
requirements will be invited for interviews in their respective districts
Closing date : To arrive not later than 20th February
requirements will be invited for interviews in their respective districts
Closing date : To arrive not later than 20th February
