Global Seeds Malawi is a local seed company with a mission to
provide high quality, improved and affordable seed for the benefit of
smallholder farmers in Malawi, Global Seeds is implementing a 2 yr project
called Masoto Foundation Seed Project with the aim of increasing the
availability and access to foundation seed of Hybrid Maize and Legume seed to
industry players such as seed companies, NGOs, Seed multipliers and related
seed projects in Malawi, Global Seeds seeks the services of the following.
Project Officer – Lilongwe
Operationalising a seed road map at rain fed and irrigated
production sites for foundation seed of maize, groundnuts and common beans,
Conduct training on basic seed production of groundnuts with smallholder
farmers, Prepare reports on seed production and delivery of project outputs,
work closely with project collaboration including Plant Breeders for technical
backstopping
, The incumbent shall report directly to the Project Manager
At least a Diploma in Agriculture a, Seed Technology o related field of crop
science from a recognised University, Those with BSc in Agronomy will have
added advantage, demonstrate experience working in seed production and/or seed
quality control, Proficiency in MS Office Applications, Excellent in spoken and
written English, Ability to travel extensively, SADC driver’s licences
Interested applicants should address their applications with
detailed CV to the undersigned, Applications may be sent by email or post. The application
must include the names and email addresses of 3 refs which must include either
the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct
Supervisor/Superior Officer at work, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
Email globalseedsmw@yahoo.com deadline 1st
June, The Administration Manager, Global Seeds Malawi, P o Box 5041, Limbe,
Blantyre, Malawi
