PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: Nkhatabay, Nkhotakota, Dedza and Mulanje
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3rd July 2020
CONTRACT DURATION: 28 Months renewable yearly
BACKGROUND:
Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is an apex body for dairy farmers in Malawi. The mission of MMPA is to alleviate poverty within rural households by promoting and coordinating activities towards the advancement of dairy farming in Malawi. MMPA protects the interest of dairy farmers, lobby for favourable policies, facilitate dissemination of market information, and provide technical support for improved milk production, milk marketing, and creation of linkages and networks for dairy farmers.
MMPA received funding from Financial Access for Rural Markets, Smallholders and Enterprises (FARMSE) and We Effect for Implementation of Community Based Value Chain Financing Project and Strengthening Dairy Sector Strategic Plans Programme respectively. MMPA would like to use part of the funding from FARMSE for the recruitment of a Project Accountant and Four District Project Coordinators. MMPA would also like to use part of the funding from We Effect for the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reporting to The Project Manager
- Spending 75% to 80 % of time in the field supporting Financial Extension Workers (FEWs).
- Monitoring and supervision of Savings and Loan Group Trainers including MMPA Financial Extension Workers and Community Agents (CAs).
- Assisting in preparations of annual and quarterly work plans and budgets.
- Conducting MIS field officer performance analysis.
- Management/supervision of MIS information flows to Savings and Loan Group trainers.
- Any other duties as assigned by management from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Should be in possession of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Enterprise Development and Microfinance and any relevant field. Should also have at least three years’ experience working with Savings and Loan Groups.
- Those in possession of a Diploma in Business Administration or Management, Community or Rural development should have at least five years’ experience working with Savings and Loan Groups.
- Should be willing to use a motorcycle.
To apply please use any of the following options,
Submit a cover letter, CV with references, copies of relevant certificates to Malawi Milk Producers Association, Area 3/203, Near Mtunthama Round About, 2nd Turn Right, First Gate Right, behind Water Board Tanks., P.O. Box 376, Lilongwe.
Please explain in your cover letter why you are interested in the position, your relevant experience, and what you would bring to the role.
Interviews will be held soon after the Deadline so please indicate your telephone number in your application.
For more information, you can contact Mr. Brown Phulusa on 0995 141 506 or 0888555079
⇓ Download PDF version for the vacancy
OTHER INFORMATION
Only shortlisted candidates would be called for an interview.
