Field Officer – Agricultural Extension

About the role

The Field Officer is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Lilongwe. You will work directly with smallholder farmers, agro‑dealers and partners to promote the effective use of soil testing services, inoculants and hermetic storage solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular field visits, demonstrations and training sessions on best agronomic practices for legumes.
• Support farmers in the proper application of seeds, inoculants and post‑harvest storage technologies.
• Collect field data, monitor product performance and prepare reports on adoption, challenges and market trends.
• Coordinate with sales and technical teams to organise field days, community outreach and feedback loops.
• Travel frequently within Lilongwe and surrounding districts to engage with cooperatives, NGOs and extension officers.

Required profile

• Minimum one year of experience in a field officer, extension or similar agricultural role.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Extension, Soil Science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of legume crops (soybean, groundnut, beans) and related inputs.
• Excellent communication skills in English and local languages.
• Self‑motivated, reliable and able to work independently while collaborating with a broader team.

Required skills

• Legume crop management
• Seed inoculant application
• Post‑harvest storage handling
• Field data collection
• Digital data collection tools