Malawi: Agriculture Project Manager

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks an experienced project manager for the UKAID-funded SUSTAIN project (Scaling Up Orange-fleshed Sweetpotatoes through Agriculture & Nutrition) in Malawi. CIP is expanding its country program in Malawi and this is an exceptional opportunity to learn and grow professionally. CIP Malawi is committed to a gender balanced workplace
Under this project, CIP is committed to reaching all farmers in the districts of Salima, Dowa, Mzimba, Nkhotakota, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Karonga and Chitipa with nutritious and resilient sweetpotatoes through the promotion, evaluation, adoption, production, diffusion and utilization of five new Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) varieties.
CIP embraces the Sustainable Development Goals and commitment to ‘leave no one behind’. SUSTAIN Malawi supports and implements through a diverse partner network that includes the Departments of Agricultural Research Services (DARS) and Extension Services (DAES), national and international NGOs, projects and community-based organizations.

The SUSTAIN Malawi Project Manager will be based in Lilongwe and will be a part of CIP’s country team working in all districts of Malawi. S/he will also be a member of the regional SUSTAIN team and CIP’s global sweetpotato program. The Project Manager will report to the CIP Malawi Country Manager and to the SUSTAIN Program Leader (based in Uganda).

The SUSTAIN Malawi Project Manager will:

1. Manage the SUSTAIN Malawi project
   a. Support CIP administration and finance staff
   b. Manage sub grantees
   c. Report Internally and externally

2. Support and strengthen an implementing partner network
   a. Manage current partners and identifying new partners
   b. Maintain partner communication
   c. Coordinate the ongoing training of implementing partner staff

3. Ensure that all farm families have access to new OFSP varieties
   a. Coordinate the summer rainy and winter wetland activities
   b. Ensure data collection, archiving, analysis and reporting

4. Support a strong nutrition focus
   a. Coordinate the support from the SUSTAIN Nutrition Advisor
   b. Engage nutrition partners through Concern Worldwide
   Qualifications

5. Malawian citizen

6. Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to Malawi’s agricultural development

7. MSc in a relevant subject including agronomy, agricultural economics, project management

8. At least 5 and preferably 10 years relevant project management experience

9. Experience in programmatic, financial, administrative and staff management

10. Demonstrated leadership skills combined with ability to work as a member of a team

11. Willingness to travel in country and in the region

12. Experience working with farmers and especially women farmers

13. A commitment to grass roots participatory and gender approaches

14. Experience working with and through diverse partners

15. Ability to see the big picture and at the same time take care of the details

CIP Malawi is committed to providing a competitive salary and benefits to attract and retain quality staff. The initial contract is for two years, with a 6 month probationary period.
Applications: Apply by email, sending a letter of motivation and brief C.V. to The Country Manager, International potato Center, P.O. Box 31600, Lilongwe 3 (ciprecruitmentmw@gmail.com) on or before April, 18, 2016.The position title should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted