Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

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:

JOB TITLE : SENIOR PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
Department : Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Grade: Grade F4
Location: SFFRFM Head Office, Ulimi House, Blantyre
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for : Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans to achieve the Fund’s goals and objectives.

The role involves analyzing market trends, competitive intelligence and internal data to recommend strategies for the Fund. The Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work closely with senior management to align planning efforts with the overall strategic direction and ensure the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of SFFRFM’s strategic plan and business objectives.

The role will also involve undertaking commodity demand analysis and projections for SFFRFM products for each growing season and periodically, as required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of the corporate strategic plan, outlining short-term and long-term plans and operating strategies.
• Assist management in formulating corporate work plans and budgets, executing them, and generating periodic reports.
• Oversee the formulation, analysis, and review of policies relating to SFFRFM operations.
• Supervise and mentor the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in programme planning and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, research and development, and policy formulation, analysis, and review.
• Supervise and coordinate the promotion and protection of fair competition for SFFRFM products on the market, and recommend competitive market options.
• Provide guidance and support in coordinating project development, monitoring, evaluation, and reviews.
• Develop an international benchmarking framework for assessment in similar economies, including SADC and other relevant markets, to support proper evaluation of Malawi’s market metrics.
• Monitor, evaluate, review, and provide recommendations on the above areas.
• Oversee the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework and database.
• Collect and store indices and other market intelligence information related to SFFRFM products, in liaison with the ICT Unit.
• Undertake systematic market studies, assessments, and comparisons of fertiliser pricing in national and international markets to inform SFFRFM management decision-making.
• Provide advice, support, and recommendations in the review of fertiliser policy and legislation, particularly in the areas of competition and market development.
• Oversee the analysis of fertilizer quality standards on the market and identify unscrupulous dealers to protect farmers and contribute to overall national crop production.
• Conduct surveys on customer satisfaction, market forces, and related matters as a basis for informed decision-making to improve services for consumers and the industry.
• Determine and recommend the establishment of a Planning Unit, including workload assessment, role definition, terms of reference, quality requirements, costs, and related matters.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Finance for backstopping during product supply or demand shocks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or any related field.
• Five years of post-qualification proven experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or business development.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational, planning, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strategic planning tools or software, and relevant technology tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships across departments.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• End-to-end planning and process analytics.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Self-confidence and strong networking skills.
• Flexible, results-oriented, and innovative thinking.
• Self-starter with team-player and people-management skills.
• Resilience 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.

These vacancies may be accessed on the following platforms: www.sffrfm.org and SFFRFM Facebook Page.