Field Assistant (Non established, Grade M)
Field Assistant (Non established, Grade M) – Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and water Development,
Applicants must originate from the rural areas of the following districts Karonga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Likoma, Kasungu, Dowa, Ntchisi, Mchinji, Dedza, Salima, Ntcheu, Machinga, Mangochi, Mwanza, neno, Zomba, Thyolo, Mulanje, Phalombe, Cikwawa and Nsanje
Successful candidates will be undergoing tailor made training in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management at LUANAR – Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Natural Resources College NRC Campus, leading to an award of a Diploma in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management, Possession of a Diploma in Agriculture from LUANAR will lead to an appointment as agricultural Extension Development Officer (AEDO) Grade K
Please note that that nature of the work demands that candidates MUST live and work in rural areas, during and after successful completion of the training, Candidates will therefore be recruited, and work I the district of recruitment
Location: Extension Planning Area (EPAs) in the mentioned districts
Responsible to Agricultural Extension Development Coordinator (AEDC)
Candidates should possess MSCE with credits in 4 subjects namely English, Mathematics, Biology and Physical Science
Organise and manage basic data for the section and relevant data sets as required by specialist, Build capacity of local structures to support decentralised Agricultural Extension Service System (DAES), Sensitise, mobilise and organise farmers in farmer organisations such as group, clubs, associations, and cooperatives to undertake various agricultural activities, Promote agricultural extension approaches and methodologies to encourage inclusiveness in planning, implementation and monitoring of agricultural programmes, mount harmonised farm demonstrations and mobilise farmers to attend training sessions, Conduct follow up visit to farmers to provide technical backstopping on technologies being promoted, Organise and implement field days and local tours, Prepare and submit reports to AEDCs, Carry out other duties as assigned by the AEDICs from time to time
Applications stating age, marital status with detailed CV together with copies o f educational qualification should be addressed to The Appointments and Disciplinary Committee, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and water Development, P O Box 30134, Lilongwe, Note all applications should indicate home village and be authenticated through signing and date stamping by respective Traditional Authorities in the districts
Only shortlisted candidates that meet the requirements will be invited for interviews in their respective districts Closing date : To arrive not later than 20th February
