Through close supervision of the Project manager, the Agroforestry Extensionist will have the following role and responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Assist with community outreach to meet project goals in agroforestry activities within buffer zones.
- Plan, implement, and report on project activities in a timely manner.
- Participate in annual work planning and budgeting sessions.
- Support communication to HQ and relevant stakeholders (agricultural extension services, research institutions, environmental organizations, etc.).
- Document all activities (ToRs, meeting minutes, training reports).
- Share key insights (lessons, success stories, partnerships, challenges) promptly with the Project Manager.
- Manage project funds, adhering to internal controls.
- Collaborate with the MEL officer on data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Assist in exploring new co-management areas in the Mt Mulanje landscape.
Essential skills
- Minimum of 3 year’s relevant field, hands-on experience in forest restoration, rural development, management and conservation in Malawi. Previous interaction with community-based organisations and experience with training and local capacity building at smallholder farmer level
- Excellent communication and numerical skills
- Beekeeping and agroforestry knowledge and experience
- Forest management knowledge and experience
- Experience in facilitating business planning and setting up successful and viable community enterprises is highly desirable
- Clean and excellent track record and references
