Action Aid Malawi is a locally registered nongovernmental organization under the Company’s Act limited by Guarantee and is an affiliate of ActionAid International, a federation of national organizations working in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia. Americas, and Europe regions. ActionAid has been working in Malawi since 1991 and works in Partnership with communities, community-based organizations, civil society, social movements, and governments, across the world to fight and eradicate poverty. injustice, and exclusion We work with and support poor and excluded people in the struggle to demand and claim their rights. Action,d’s work is focused on women’s rights, the right to education, food security, lust and democratic governance, human security and HIV & AIDS
ActionAid Malawi with funding from World Food Programme is implementing the Cash for Assets Project with Nsanje District Council. ActionAid has a well established Local Rights Programme (LRP) in Nsanje and works to strengthen community livelihoods and human rights in Nsanje. This project arms to build the community resilience of 1,500 beneficiaries by January 2018. It specifically aims to stabilize human and social capital over and beyond the assistance period of the targeted households/individuals We are seeking individuals who have the ability to motivate and empower others and are passionate about building the resilience of communities.
Job Title: Project Agronomist/Land Resource Expert Officer
Name of Project: Cash/Food For Assets
Funded by: World Food Programme
Reports to: Project Coordinator
No. of Positions: 1
Location: Nsanje
Duration: 5 Months
Role Overview
The Agronomist is responsible for the planning, implementation and monitoring of the agricultural component of the project (crop production, vegetable gardening, fruit plantation etc) in collaboration with the District Council officials, as well ensuring that agribusiness approach is incorporated in all project activities, including forestry. S/ he will work closely with the Project Officers for the project_ S/he will be responsible for coordinating the agriculture component and supporting the agribusiness and other sectors (forestry. land resource and irrigation) activity planning and implementation. S/he will be reporting to the Regional Thematic Manager.
Job Title: Project Civil/Irrigation/Agricultural Officer
Name of Project: Cash/Food for Assets
Funded by: World Food Programme
Reports to: Project Coordinator
No. of Positions: 1
Location: Nsanje
Duration: 5 Months
Role Overview
The Civil/Irrigation/Agricultural Engineer is required to provide technical support for the Irrigation, Soil and Water management component of the Project while overseeing Flood Damage and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project in assigned areas The project aims to support the relevant Ministry responsible for Water Resources and Meteorology in the assigned Districts in its efforts to address flood and drought nsk management and mitigation.
Job Title: Project Forestry and Environment Management Officer
Name of Project: Cash/Food for Assets
Funded by: World Food Programme
Reports to: Project Coordinator
No. of Positions: 1
Location: Nsanje
Duration: 5 Months
Role Overview
The Forest Officer at the District Level will be responsible for planning and execution of the Pilot preparatory activities at District level.
To apply for these positions submit your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter stating the position you are applying for to wfp.actionaid@actionaid.org. Deadline for receiving applications is 8th August, 2017.
All applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits and qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. All positions are subject to funding availability.
