Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET)
The Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET) is Malawi’s premier institution in tobacco research, extension and training services. Established in 1995 and funded primarily by tobacco growers, ARET’s core activities include development and dissemination of tobacco technologies and training of tobacco stakeholders to sustain and improve agricultural productivity while conserving natural resources.
An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated professionals with requisite academic qualifications and technical expertise to fill vacant position of Assistant Administration and Human Resource Officer based at its Head Office in Lilongwe
Job purpose
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to the Human resource, administration and technical team in performing a variety of administration and human resource functions
Key Functions
- Coordinate and oversee contracted out services
- Assist in the development of periodic infrastructure maintenance plan
- Coordinate Insurances for all Assets of the Trust
- Overall supervision of administration and human resource staff
- Facilitate recruitment and selection processes
- Ensure that employee benefits are administered in line with relevant laws
- Monitoring fuel and vehicle management processes
Qualifications and Experience
- Malawi School Certificate of Education
- Diploma in Human Resource Management/ administrative studies
- Three years’ relevant experience
Mode of Application
Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), signed application letter, photocopies of relevant certificates, names and addresses of three traceable referees should be sent to the following address not later than 27th June 2025.
The Chief Executive Officer
ARET
Private Bag 9
Lilongwe
ARET is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving workforce diversity and inclusion. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs.