SMALLHOLDER FARMERS FERTILIZER REVOLVING FUND OF MALAWI (SFFRFM)

Position: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Department: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Grade: F5

Reporting to: Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Responsible for : N/A

Location: SFFRFM Head Office, Ulimi House, Blantyre.

The Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) was established in 1988 as a Trust under the Trustees Incorporation Act (Cap. 5:03) to procure, store, distribute and sell fertilizer to smallholder farmers across the country. The primary mandate of the Fund is to ensure that smallholder farmers have continuous access to affordable fertilizer at all times.

To effectively deliver on this mandate, the Fund is now inviting applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates of Malawian origin to fill the following vacant positions:

PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

Purpose of the Job

A Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans to achieve the Funds’ goals and objectives. This role involves analyzing market trends, competitive intelligence, and internal data to develop recommended strategies for the Fund. The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation officer works closely with senior management to align planning efforts with the overall strategic direction of the Fund.

Overall, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation officer plays a critical role in guiding the strategic direction of the Fund and ensuring alignment between planning efforts and business objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives to support business growth and profitability.
2. Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities and threats in the industry.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input for strategic planning processes.
4. Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators to track progress towards goals and objectives.
5. Prepare and present reports and presentations to senior management on strategic planning efforts.
6. Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts based on strategic plans.
7. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in corporate planning to inform decision-making.
9. Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for programs and projects.

Qualifications and Work Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Business or Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or any related fields.
2. Proven experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or business development.
3. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
4. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, familiarity with strategic planning tools/software and technology tools.
6. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships across departments.
7. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Additional skills and abilities

The ideal candidate must have:

1. Strong organizational, planning, coordination and negotiation skills
2. Problem-solving abilities
3. Ability to work under minimal supervision
4. Self-confident and strong networking skills
5. Flexible, result oriented and innovative thinking
6. Self-starter, team player and people management skills
7. Resilient and ability to work long hours.

How to apply

Qualified and interested individuals should submit applications and detailed curriculum vitae with copies of certificates indicating their current postal and email addresses, telephone numbers and names of three (3) traceable referees in sealed envelopes clearly marking the position applying for not later than 16:00 hours Monday 16th November, 2026 to:

The Director of Human Resources and Administration

Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM)

ULIMI House

P.O. Box 2505

BLANTYRE.

Or email: vacancies@sffrfm.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

source: www.sffrfm.org