Land O’Lakes International Development ,Agronomy Manager Jobs in Malawi

Closing date: 13 May 2016

Background:

Land O’Lakes
International Development is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose vision is to
be a global leader in transforming lives by engaging in agriculture and
enterprise partnerships that replace poverty with prosperity, and dependency
with self-reliance. We leverage Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s near-century of history by
engaging in international agriculture and economic development programs, implementing
more than 280 programs in 80 countries since
1981.

Project
Description:

Land O’Lakes is
receiving applications for an anticipated USAID-funded agriculture development
project in Malawi. The projected five-year contract will be designed to
strengthen the competitiveness of the soy, groundnut and orange fleshed sweet
potato value chains, improve the nutritional status of women and children under
five, and build the capacity of Malawian agriculture and nutrition small and
medium enterprises (SMEs). The project will encourage value chain innovations
that increase productivity and help farmers in Malawi’s south central region
earn higher incomes.

Position
summary:

Land O’Lakes is
seeking an experienced Agricultural Development Professional to serve as Agronomy
Manager working to improve value chain productivity for incomes and nutrition
diversification using a facilitative approach and with a strong emphasis on
climate smart agriculture and resilience.

Required
Skills and Qualifications:

·
Bachelor’s
degree in Agriculture;

·
10+
years of experience in value chain development;

·
Previous
experience in agronomy, producer group development and input supply;

·
Experience
in the implementation and management of field-based programs;

·
Experience
working on international projects; and

·
Fluency
in English.

Desired
Skills and Qualifications:

·
Advanced
degree in related area;

·
Development
work experience in the region;

·
Local
language ability; and

·
Experience
working on USAID funded projects.