Job Detail

Total LandCare (TLC) is a registered non-governmental organization founded in 1999. With its headquarters in Malawi, TLC is also registered and operating in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. TLC’s mission is to transform the livelihoods of rural households from subsistence to prosperity and self-reliance.

Achieving this goal involves building the capacity of organized groups of farmers and cooperatives to integrate sustainable agricultural and natural resource practices with initiatives to strengthen livelihoods and value chains linked to micro-finance and markets. The ultimate aim is to increase farm productivity, diversification, profitability and resilience with lower input costs and sound management of the landscapes for current and future generations.

Total LandCare has received funding from the Government of Flanders and the Embassy of Ireland in Malawi, towards the implementation of the Sustainable Management of Landscapes (SAMALA) project in Mzimba, Kasungu, Ntchisi, and Dowa districts. The goal of the project is to contribute to the Malawi Government efforts in restoring degraded landscapes to support sustainable livelihoods. The project aims at improving
catchment management with sustained land productivity, strengthening inclusive community governance structures and local institutions for sustainable management of landscapes, increasing land tenure security and community knowledge on existing regulatory frameworks, and diversifying and strengthening of livelihoods.

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the post of Project Manager under the project. Those interested and qualified, both male and female, are encouraged to apply. The responsibilities and requirements for each position are described below:

PROJECT MANAGER
The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, directing and overseeing the implementation of the project, and ensuring that deliverables and functionality are achieved as defined in the Project Proposal, Detailed Implementation Plan, and Budget. The Project Manager will also be responsible for the management of project personnel, finances, equipment and all other resources assigned to the project. He/She will be responsible for all Project communication and serves as the primary liaison between the project and the District Council, and other relevant stakeholders. The Project Manager will report directly to the Managing Director for TLC.

Main Position Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight in the implementation of sustainable land and water management practices
  including CSA and, and participatory management of community forests and protected forests.
• Provide technical oversight in strengthening of local governance structures through enhancing governance, technical and management capacities of the local structures and community based organizations on landscape restoration practices and increasing women and youth inclusion in the structures.
• Lead training of Field Coordinators in the sustainable land and water management technologies and practices promoted by the Project.
• Lead in community and stakeholder engagement on land tenure and user rights to increase access to
  land titles and improve knowledge of communities particularly women on land rights and complimentary
  legal frameworks
• Produce and submit project annual work plans and budgets relating to agreed deliverables as stipulated in
  project documents.
• Collaborate with the District Council and relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the project, and
  present project implementation progress reports at DEC meetings.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies of the Donor, Malawi Government and TLC in the implementation of project.
• Lead quarterly project reporting process and submit quality project reports, and any project updates as
  required to the Managing Director.
• Consolidate and facilitate learning by drawing on best practices from the project implementation and
  networking with partners.
• In line with the agreed work plans and budget, manage the field implementation of project activities and provide leadership for the entire project team.
• Following the projects’ site selection criteria, and in consultation with the district council, evaluate and select sites for the project.
• Oversee that bottlenecks and challenges to program impact are timely addressed.
• Review and assist in the development of IEC materials on the project’s interventions for use by Field Coordinators and the target beneficiaries.
• Present financial expenditure analysis and performance report to the Head of Finance and Administration.
• Manage all project resources including finance and ensure timely liquidation of all project expenditures.
• Submit monthly staff and vehicle/equipment returns to the Head of Finance and Administration.

Qualifications And Desired Attributes
● Minimum of University degree in Agriculture, or related field.
● Minimum of 5 years practical experience in managing multi-sectorial donor funded projects.
● Familiar with decentralized extension system.
● Ability to develop proposal and concept note documents.
● Ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure.
● Ability to analyse situations and take corrective actions.
● Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
● High level of professionalism, trustworthiness, confidentiality, and integrity.
● Computer literate in MS Word and Excel, as well as email correspondence.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 
An attractive remuneration will be offered to successful candidates commensurate with qualifications and experience. The contract is for 12 months renewable yearly based on performance and continued funding of the project.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications including up-to-date curriculum vitae giving names, telephone numbers, physical and email addresses of traceable referees should be sent to the address below not later than 8th September, 2022, clearly indicating the post you are applying for on the submission envelope.

Note: Applications via email will not be considered.

The Managing Director
Total LandCare Malawi
Plot Number 12/520, Songwe Street, New Area 12
P.O. Box 2440
LILONGWE