Agroforestry Field Supervisor

Company: Inter Aide

Location: Phalombe

Job Type: Full Time

Deadline: 2026-04-30

INTER AIDE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

About us:
Inter Aide is an international non-governmental organization that has been working in
Malawi for more than 30 years in the field of agriculture, agroforestry, community health,
access to water and maintenance of water points. Inter Aide is currently looking for
dynamic and passionate professionals to fill the position of (1) Agroforestry Field
Supervisor and (2) Agroforestry Field officer in Phalombe district.The project’s objective is to assist smallholder families in establishing agroforestry
plantations, with a view to producing sustainable firewood on their farms and generating
additional income through the sale of plantation produce, including fruits, fuelwood and
timber. The project is expected to reduce the demand for household fuelwood from
indigenous trees, thereby reducing pressure on natural resources, particularly in the
Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ONE (Reference: AFP-AFFSPE-2026)
Job Title:Agroforestry Field Supervisor
Program:Reconciling ecosystem preservation and wood autonomy for family farming
Location:Phalombe District
Reports to:Program Manager
Supervises:Agroforestry Technicians
Application closing date:Thursday, April 30th, 2026.
About the Position:

The Agroforestry Field Supervisor will be responsible for, implementing agroforestry
activities within the catchment area, including group coordination, training nursery groups, data collection, monitoring seasonal targets, supporting FMNR and tree management, reporting and provide supervision, technical support, and quality control of village-level agroforestry activities, ensuring technicians effectively deliver interventions, meet targets, and maintain high standards in nursery management, FMNR, tree planting, and farmer training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In this capacity, the Agroforestry Field Supervisor will be responsible for:

  • Implementing agroforestry activities within the catchment area.
  • Supervise and support Agroforestry Technicians in the implementation of
    Agroforestry activities.
  • Conduct regular field visits to ensure quality and consistency of activities.
  • Provide technical guidance on: Nursery establishment and management, Tree planting and survival practices, Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), Direct sowing techniques.
  • Oversee village nursery programs, including seedling production and input management.
  • Monitor farmer adoption and participation in agroforestry practices.
  • Review and validate field data and reports.
  • Support farmer trainings and capacity building, including Training tree management and FMNR mentors.
  • Maintain strong relationships with local leaders, communities, and partners.
  • Support field experiments, Learning, and continuous improvement.
Minimum qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agroforestry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or
    related field.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant field experience in agroforestry, forestry, or agriculture projects with tree nurseries work.
  • Experience in supervising field staff or extension workers.
  • Strong background in community mobilization and farmer training.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong technical knowledge of agroforestry and sustainable land management.
  • Proactive leadership and excellent team supervision skills.
  • Strong planning, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to collect, analyse, and report field data.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of honesty and integrity.
  • Passionate about field work and interacting with rural communities on a daily basis
  • Ability to ride a motorcycle (valid license is an advantage).
  • Fluent in Chichewa and English.

 

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should send their
CV and a one-page cover letter, together with the names and contact details of traceable
professional references, all combined into one PDF file. The subject line should clearly
specify the position applied and the reference for, either: Agroforestry Field Officer
(AFP/AFOPE/2026), or Agroforestry Field Supervisor (AFP/AFFSPE/2026) to:
iamalawi.applications@gmail.com.

OR
Hand delivered to:
The Program Manager – Agroforestry project –Inter Aide Phalombe Office.

Deadline: Thursday, April 30th, 2026.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

 

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