Floresta in Malawi
Floresta in Malawi is a Christian organisation registered (TRN-LDSBBB) on 19th May 2023 and is a member of the Plant With Purpose Global Partnership. Floresta began its work in 2023 by targeting a few key watersheds in the Viphya Plateau region of northern Malawi because of its steep terrain, deforestation, and level of poverty.
The heart of Floresta’s mission is restoring relationships-between people and the planet, between people and one another, and between people and the Creator. At Floresta, we believe in the inherent values of equality and agency for all people. We work with people as partners, not beneficiaries. Floresta is on a God-inspired journey as a member of the Plant With Purpose Global Partnership and is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position of Environmental Restoration Officer (ERO).
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OFFICER (ERO)
Brief Job Summary
Reporting to:Program Director
Location: Mzuzu Field Office
Positions reporting to the job holder : Field Facilitator /Volunteers
Job Purpose
The ERO Officer reports directly to the Program Director and has the overall responsibility to train communities and monitor the application of agroscological techniques (soil conservation, agroforestry, intensive organic agriculture, conservative agriculture, and soil fertilisation) and environmental protection. The core functions of the position are training in the Regenerative Landscapes for staff, communities and School Clubs on the Environment Core Curriculum (ECC); facilitating Farmer Field Research through Farmer Field School (FFS); and developing education-training modules, program planning (proposal development, budgeting and budget monitoring), implementation, geo-spatial information, data collection, analysis and reporting; as well as designing innovative environmental restoration, value chain initiatives, market linkages and networking with like-minded partners.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Social Science Degree, Agriculture, or a Degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Rural/Community Development, Social Forestry, Natural Resources Management. A postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
- Demonstrate the ability to direct and guide others efficiently and productively.
- Must be able to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, excellent organisation, communication, and writing skills (reporting, documentation, and publicity).
- Good teamwork and networking skills.
- A class B driver’s/Motorcycle license is a must.
- Three years of proven experience in a similar position and programming setting.
- Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of statistical packages such as SPSS and Excel is an added advantage.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should include the following in their application: a detailed Curriculum Vitae with the names of three traceable referees, a cover letter, and copies of relevant certificates.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 September, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All Applications should be addressed to The National Director via email: hr@florestamw.org
Floresta is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its work and staff. Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged.