Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Smallholder Farmers' Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM)

The Smallholder Farmers’ Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates of Malawi origin to fill the positions of Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer tenable at its Head Office at ULIMI House in Blantyre.

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
Department: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Grade: F4
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
A Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans to achieve the Funds’ goals and objectives. This role involves analyzing market trends, competitive intelligence, and internal data to develop recommended strategies for the Fund. The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager works closely with senior Management to align planning efforts with the overall strategic direction and ensure the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the strategic plan and the business objectives of SFFRFM.

Furthermore, to effectively undertake commodity demand analysis and projections for SFFRFM products for each growing season / periodically

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties

  • Lead the development of corporate strategic plan spelling out the short term and long-term plans and operating strategies.
  • Assist Management in formulating the corporate work plans, budgets, execution and generate periodic reports Oversee the formulation, analysis and review of policies relating to the operations of the SFFRFM
  • Supervise and mentor the Planning, M&E Office in Programme Planning and Budgeting, M&E, Research and Development, Policy Formulation, Analysis and Review
  • Supervising and coordinating the promotion and protection of fair competition of the SFFRFM products on the market and recommend competitive market options
  • Provide guidance and assistance in coordination of projects development, monitoring, evaluation and reviews
  • Develop international benchmark framework for assessment in similar economies – in SADC and elsewhere for proper evaluation of Malawi market metrics
  • Monitor, evaluate, review and provide recommendations on a) and b) above
  • Oversee the establishment of an M&E Framework and database
  • Collection and storage of indices and other market intelligence information related to SFFRFM products (In liaison with ICT Unit)
  • Undertake systematic market studies, assessments and comparisons of pricing of fertilisers at both national and international markets for SFFRFM management’s informed decision making
  • Providing advice, support and recommendations in the review of fertiliser policy and legislation, particularly in the area of competition and market development
  • Oversee the analysis of fertilizer quality standards on the market and determine scrupulous dealers to protect farmers and contribute to overall national crop production.
  • Conducting surveys on consumer satisfaction, market forces and related matters as a basis for informed decision making to improve the consumer and industry
  • Fully determine and recommend establishment of a Planning Unit including determining workload, defining roles of Unit, bodies and their ToRs, quality, requirements costs, etc
  • Lobby with Ministry of Finance for backstopping during product supply or demand shocks

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Bachelors degree Social Science, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Business Analytics or any related fields
  • Five years post qualification proven experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or business development.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, familiarity with strategic planning tools/software and technology tools.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships across departments.
  • Strong organizational, planning, coordination and negotiation skills
  • End to end planning and Process analytics
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Self-confident and strong networking skills
  • Flexible, result oriented and innovative thinking
  • Self-starter, team player and people management skills
  • Resilient and ability to work long hours

SUBMISSION AND APPLICATION
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 i.e. “Vacancy: “Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer ” not later than 16:00 hours Friday 26th September, 2025 to:

The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi
SFFRFM
ULIMI House
P.O. Box 2505
BLANTYRE
Or email: sffrfmcorporate@sffrfm.org

Due to anticipated large volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged
SFFRFM is an equal opportunity employer.