Agriculture Specialist
TechnoServe Inc.Malawi
Posted November 7, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
TechnoServe Inc. is a nonprofit organization that partners with enterprising individuals in developing countries to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. With over five decades of proven impact, the organization leverages local knowledge and business expertise to connect people to information, capital, and markets, thereby creating income, jobs, and wealth for families and communities. Its portfolio spans agriculture (coffee, cocoa, cashew), climate‑smart farming, food security, youth and gender empowerment, entrepreneurship, access to finance, and technology solutions across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Caribbean. TechnoServe’s distinctive strength lies in its large, host‑country–based team of more than 1,500 professionals who blend business acumen with deep local context to deliver sustainable, private‑enterprise–driven development.
Job Description
The Agronomist will take part in overall design and conceptualization as well as implementation of agriculture activities and will provide technical support to achieve expected results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience or master's degree with 3 years' experience in Agriculture or related field
- Experience working with farmers in the field, providing technical assistance and training
- Experience working in remote areas and with different stakeholders