Agriculture & Marketing Field Facilitator

The Opportunity

Save the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Agriculture & Marketing Field Facilitator for the THRIVE Project, based in Chikwawa District.
This role will provide integrated support to smallholder farmers, focusing on agricultural extension, market development, gender inclusion, and natural resource management to enhance climate-smart, market-oriented livelihoods. The Facilitator will work closely with the Project Coordinator, district stakeholders, and community structures to ensure high-quality, sustainable programming. Capacity building, gender integration, and community engagement will be central to the role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, field-oriented professional committed to supporting rural development and improving livelihoods.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have: 

• 3+ years in community-based agricultural extension, market systems, or livelihoods programming
• Experience in gender mainstreaming, farmer training, and value chain development
• Knowledge of irrigation, catchment management, and climate-smart agriculture
• M&E experience in agriculture or food security projects
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams, including government departments
• Valid motorcycle driving license and supervision skills
• Fluency in Chichewa, with a commitment to gender equality and community development
• Willingness to travel frequently in remote areas of Chikwawa District

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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