Malawi Extension Lead – One Acre Fund

Agriculture
Zomba
October 3, 2026
Full Time

Job Description

Role Overview

One Acre Fund is looking for an Agronomy and Extension Lead to spearhead the implementation of Malawi’s extension strategy. The successful candidate will utilize human-centered design and social behavior change approaches to convert technical agronomic research into simple, actionable guidance for smallholder farmers. This position is based in Zomba, Malawi.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and manage a comprehensive multi-year agronomy and extension strategy aligned with local impact goals and seasonal plans.
  • Integrate agronomy priorities into field operations, offering robust training and coaching to field managers and officers.
  • Formulate qualitative technical recommendations by conducting formative research and collaborating with innovations and monitoring teams.
  • Create farmer-centered behavior change interventions and communication materials using adult-learning principles.
  • Analyze adoption metrics across various delivery channels, leading seasonal learning reviews to adapt ongoing initiatives.
  • Lead and coach a dedicated team, setting measurable objectives and fostering an accountable team culture.

Candidate Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Systems, Extension, Sociology, Anthropology, Design, or a related discipline.
  • At least five years of professional experience in agricultural extension, human-centered design, social behavior change, or rural marketing.
  • Demonstrated expertise in scaling agronomic interventions and applying adult-learning frameworks.
  • Strong analytical competencies, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with statistical tools like R or Stata.
  • Exceptional project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, or the Democratic Republic of Congo.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the employer’s application page: Apply now.

Closing date: 16 November 2026.

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