Job Detail

Gala Agriculture Company Ltd, one of the country’s leading macadamia producing business, operates 12 estates in the Lilongwe District, is looking to recruit an experienced, highly dynamic, motivated and skilled individual as a Community Development Program Officer.

Position Summary

The core of the role will be the design and implementation of a development plan for the communities surrounding the macadamia estates. The development plan will include smallholder farmer and beekeeping programs and will also involve extensive liaison with stakeholders and cooperation with development organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, coordinate and oversee company’s short term and long-term plans for the implementation of priority programs within the surrounding communities
• Stakeholder and local Community engagement through ongoing communications and mapping
• Liaising with Development Organizations
• Managing of Service providers
• Manage all relevant admin procedures as required and ensure that Company’s Plans adhere to the
  prescribed systems and procedures
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and management of the operational
  programs and procedures as set and in line with Company standards.
• Reporting to Senior Management Team and Investors

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
• At least five years relevant Experience in managing smallholder and community development programs
• Required Skills and Attributes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills & ability to produce reports and presentations for external parties
• Strong data management skills and record keeping

We offer a very competitive remuneration so as to attract the best individual for this position. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Interested qualified candidates should email, quoting the above reference number) their CV’s including copies of respective certificates as well as references to galamacs58@gmail.com GALAMACS/

Closing date: 30th August 2022