Ntchisi East Coffee Growers Cooperative Society Limited requires the services of well qualified staff members to work on Enterprise Expansion Investment (EEI) project funded by USAID in order to improve coffee production in Ntchisi District, The Cooperative was primarily formed to promote production and facilitate marketing of coffee and natural products
Cooperative Extension Worker - 1 post – Ntchisi East Coffee Growers Cooperative Society
Reporting to the Project Coordinator
Sensitise and mobilise communities on project’s activities, Provide technical support to farmers in agricultural production, Assess farm input requirement for Crops and link farmers to Micro-finance institutions, Link farmers to reliable markets, Train farmers in various aspects pertaining agricultural production, Develop monthly work plans and budgets, Prepare monthly, quarterly and bi-annual updates on progress to Donors and Board, Carry out any other duties as assigned by management from time to time
Diploma/Certificate in Agriculture or in other relevant field from a recognised institution, Those with extensive experience in Coffee or Tree Crop production will be considered, Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel is required, Strong interpersonal and motivational skills and ability to work under minimum supervision, Ability to ride a motor bike, Excellent oral and written communication in both English and Chichewa
All positions will attract a salary with benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications as applicable by the Cooperative, Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their application letters together with copies of relevant certificates, detailed CVs and names of 3 traceable refs to The Cooperative Chairperson, Ntchisi East Coffee Growers Cooperative Society, C/O Kalira EPA, P O Box 37, Ntchisi email: ntchisi.coffee@gmail.com Applications should reach the Chairperson not later than 15th October, The positions are tenable at Chinthembwe Trading centre, Kalira EPA in Ntchisi, Only shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged
