Call for Experts – Malawi

Job Description

Project background:

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for the upcoming FY 2019 Food for Peace Development Food Security Activity (DFSA). This activity will work at the individual, household, and systems levels to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity to improve and sustain the food and nutrition security of vulnerable populations. This program will reduce food insecurity among vulnerable populations and help build resilience in communities facing chronic poverty and recurrent crises through a multi-sectoral approach including food-supporting agriculture interventions, income diversification, preventive approaches to malnutrition and disaster risk reduction, among other activities.

CNFA is seeking applicants for the following positions:

• Environmental Specialist
• Gender Specialist
• Commodity Management/Cash Transfer Specialist
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
• Food and Nutrition Specialist

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, international development, or a related field is required; Master’s degree or higher is preferred;
• Minimum of five years of experience in subject matter is required;
• Demonstrated proposal development experience, including providing technical oversight and leadership; knowledge of Food for Peace highly preferred;
• Knowledge of Food for Peace conceptual and results framework and indicators, and experience in developing a milestone plan for results areas preferred;
• Experience working in Malawi or southern Africa is required;
• Ability to travel;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required.

About the Organization

Founded in 1985, CNFA manages a portfolio of nearly $300 million in 15 countries. CNFA applies market-system approaches that engage local stakeholders to strengthen value chains and increase incomes, competitiveness, and employment for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses. CNFA programs strengthen the organizational and technical capacity of agribusinesses, cooperatives, and associations (including women’s and youth groups) to support farmers and promote the uptake of improved technologies and techniques to enhance productivity and natural resource management. We improve business and management practices of farmers and agribusiness and increase their access to affordable financial services. We also facilitate strong business linkages between smallholders and suppliers of quality inputs, service providers, buyers, and profitable markets.