Agriculture Officer

Chitipa District Council

Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitable qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant positions existing at CHITIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL

POST : AGRICULTURE OFFICER
GRADE: I/M6
LOCATION: CHITIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL
SALARY: Within The Grade Of I/M6 Salary Segment

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production, Agronomy, Horticulture or General Agriculture or related field from a recognized training institution or serving AEDOS Grade K or SAEDO Grade J with minimum of 4 years’ experience on the same grade.

Duties of Post

  1. Develop strategies for the implementation of crop protection programs.
  2. Prepare annual work plans and budget
  3. Develop technical guidance on crop protection
  4. Organize and conduct training programs on crop protection
  5. Plan and conduct crop protection field/open days
  6. Plan and implement on – farm trials and demonstrations
  7. Undertake surveillance and control of pests and diseases

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.

Application should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATÉR THAN 5th September, 2025.

The Executive Secretary,
Local Government Service Commission,
P.O. Box 766,
LILONGWE.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.