FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:TechnicalAdvisor in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Project Description:
The Technical Advisor – Agriculture and Livelihoods will work collaboratively with the key stakeholders to design and implement livelihoods and food security interventions. This position requires comprehensive understanding of and experience in the areas of agricultural development, value chain activities, private sector engagement and livelihoods with skills in capacity building and technical provision. The position will be based in Malawi—most likely in Lilongwe.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Assist with supervision and management of all food security program activities while working to identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner, and provide technical suggestions.
- Provide technical leadership in agriculture and livelihoods with expertise including (but not limited to): food security programming; household food access; nutrition; household and community resilience; poverty reduction; rural economic development, agricultural development, agribusiness, market systems or value chain development.
- Provide technical guidance in design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building for agriculture and livelihoods components of programs.
- Provide technical assistance to partner organizations on key agricultural and value chain development concepts and principles.
- Provide day-to-day management of the project’s food security activities.
- Manage the work of any research firms and/or consultants hired by the project to assist with food security strengthening approaches. This includes building capacity of local implementing partners to implement quality and successful work.
- Collaborate with other technical specialists and stakeholders beyond the project to ensure coordination of materials and communication message strategies and avoid gaps and overlaps.
- Help develop, maintain, and follow the indicators set in the work plan for agriculture and livelihoods.
- Work with M&E Advisor to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of these activities.
- Document project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Nutrition, International Development or related field.
- At least 6 years of experience in projects of similar or related nature, size, and complexity, with national or local governments, NGOs, or donors; preference given to a candidate who has demonstrated experience working in devolved health settings.
- Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures (highly preferred), or those of other donors, donor-funded projects, community-based projects, or corporate social responsibility projects.
- Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
- Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English required, Chewa preferred.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Eastern and Southern Africa, and minimum of 3 years’ experience in Malawi preferred.
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge of livelihoods and agricultural development programs and market systems approaches.
- Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of nutrition, agriculture and livelihoods programs.
- Ability to organize systems to monitor results.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
- Ability to travel as needed.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
