Self Help Africa
Job ID:
89216 Job Title:
Food Security and Marketing Coordinator Organisation:
Self Help Africa Contract Type:
Full Time Fixed Term Location:
Dedza Reports to:
Project Manager, and line manages two Field Facilitators.
About Self Help Africa Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development charity that works through agriculture and agri‑enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long‑term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life.
In early 2023 we launched a new five‑year organisation strategy, which defines a shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community‑led, market‑based and enterprise‑focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.
Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi’s largest micro‑finance provider.
Our three core values are: ▪ Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change. ▪ Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever‑changing world. ▪ Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.
Job Purpose The Food Security and Marketing Coordinator provides overall guidance and technical inputs, working closely with Kadale Consultant and CUMO Microfinance Limited to ensure a high technical standard, consistency in delivery and generating evidence‑based learnings relevant for scaling‑up of program implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Implementation:
Lead the planning, implementation and coordination of food security, disaster risk management and marketing activities in the field, developing detailed monthly, quarterly and yearly implementation plans including expenditure projections.
Market & Business Development:
Conduct market assessments, identify promising businesses, facilitate access to both input and output markets for producers and link productive/cooperative groups to microfinance institutions, promoting demand‑driven agricultural production.
Capacity Building & Training:
Organize and facilitate training sessions for staff and beneficiaries on agronomic practices, livestock husbandry, disaster management, business management skills, financial literacy and strengthening of Village Savings and Loans groups, linking to rural microfinance and formal banking system.
Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:
Liaise with local authorities, government bodies, other NGOs, private sector actors and community leaders to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach, avoiding duplication of efforts.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):
Work with MEAL teams to track project progress, conduct field visits, measure impact, document best practices and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Reporting & Documentation:
Prepare regular progress reports, success stories and other documentation for management, donors and other stakeholders.
Gender & Inclusion:
Ensure all project interventions are gender‑sensitive and inclusive, addressing the specific needs of women, youth, people with disabilities and vulnerable populations.
Key Relationships Appropriate relationships with local authorities, government bodies, other NGOs, private sector actors and community leaders.
Qualification At least a Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, marketing, agri‑business, or community development or related fields.
Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements
Practical and proven experience and knowledge of work around food security and agricultural business development, value chain assessment, and linking small holders with viable markets and financial service providers.
Fluency in spoken and written English, and Chichewa, including good English report writing skills.
Knowledge of participatory rural appraisal/participatory learning and action techniques, value chain analysis and project planning, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Sound knowledge of national policy on economic growth, agriculture and pro‑poor policies and in‑depth understanding of sub‑sectors that are important to agriculture‑dependent communities.
Ability to design and implement capacity building plans and initiatives for staff and partners.
Strong communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills.
Deep personal commitment to promoting women’s rights and socially excluded groups, and an affinity to Self Help Africa’s mission and values.
Application Information Qualified and interested candidates who meet the stated requirements must submit a completed Application Form, an up‑to‑date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter here. The closing date for applications is 16th January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Safeguarding Statement Self Help Africa is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We take high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, and recruitment to all roles includes, and is subject to, a criminal records self‑declaration, references, and other pre‑employment checks such as police and qualification checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures and that working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
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89216 Job Title:
Food Security and Marketing Coordinator Organisation:
Self Help Africa Contract Type:
Full Time Fixed Term Location:
Dedza Reports to:
Project Manager, and line manages two Field Facilitators.
About Self Help Africa Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development charity that works through agriculture and agri‑enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long‑term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life.
In early 2023 we launched a new five‑year organisation strategy, which defines a shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community‑led, market‑based and enterprise‑focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.
Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi’s largest micro‑finance provider.
Our three core values are: ▪ Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change. ▪ Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever‑changing world. ▪ Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.
Job Purpose The Food Security and Marketing Coordinator provides overall guidance and technical inputs, working closely with Kadale Consultant and CUMO Microfinance Limited to ensure a high technical standard, consistency in delivery and generating evidence‑based learnings relevant for scaling‑up of program implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Implementation:
Lead the planning, implementation and coordination of food security, disaster risk management and marketing activities in the field, developing detailed monthly, quarterly and yearly implementation plans including expenditure projections.
Market & Business Development:
Conduct market assessments, identify promising businesses, facilitate access to both input and output markets for producers and link productive/cooperative groups to microfinance institutions, promoting demand‑driven agricultural production.
Capacity Building & Training:
Organize and facilitate training sessions for staff and beneficiaries on agronomic practices, livestock husbandry, disaster management, business management skills, financial literacy and strengthening of Village Savings and Loans groups, linking to rural microfinance and formal banking system.
Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:
Liaise with local authorities, government bodies, other NGOs, private sector actors and community leaders to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach, avoiding duplication of efforts.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):
Work with MEAL teams to track project progress, conduct field visits, measure impact, document best practices and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Reporting & Documentation:
Prepare regular progress reports, success stories and other documentation for management, donors and other stakeholders.
Gender & Inclusion:
Ensure all project interventions are gender‑sensitive and inclusive, addressing the specific needs of women, youth, people with disabilities and vulnerable populations.
Key Relationships Appropriate relationships with local authorities, government bodies, other NGOs, private sector actors and community leaders.
Qualification At least a Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, marketing, agri‑business, or community development or related fields.
Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements
Practical and proven experience and knowledge of work around food security and agricultural business development, value chain assessment, and linking small holders with viable markets and financial service providers.
Fluency in spoken and written English, and Chichewa, including good English report writing skills.
Knowledge of participatory rural appraisal/participatory learning and action techniques, value chain analysis and project planning, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Sound knowledge of national policy on economic growth, agriculture and pro‑poor policies and in‑depth understanding of sub‑sectors that are important to agriculture‑dependent communities.
Ability to design and implement capacity building plans and initiatives for staff and partners.
Strong communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills.
Deep personal commitment to promoting women’s rights and socially excluded groups, and an affinity to Self Help Africa’s mission and values.
Application Information Qualified and interested candidates who meet the stated requirements must submit a completed Application Form, an up‑to‑date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter here. The closing date for applications is 16th January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Safeguarding Statement Self Help Africa is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We take high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, and recruitment to all roles includes, and is subject to, a criminal records self‑declaration, references, and other pre‑employment checks such as police and qualification checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures and that working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
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