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Head all sales and marketing activities of company manufacturing uPVC, PPR an HDPE pipes and fittings in Malawi, covering marketing in neighbouring countries being Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Assume the lead role in driving top line growth and expansion of market share in a time bound manner.
Gather market intelligence aggressively and recommend strategic plans and sales schemes in order to retain the position of the company as the market leader within Malawi and the SE. African region.
Explore market potential for diversification and expansion of the manufacturing facility.
Salary
Basic fixed overseas savings of USD 1500 to 2000 per month depending on education and relevant experience. A local salary which is equivalent of USD 750 after taxes will be payable every month locally in Malawi Kwacha. A performance bonus of up to USD 250 per month is payable subject to performance.
Transport
Car fuelled and maintained by the company will be provided by the company for official and personal use.
Probation
There will be a probation period of 6 months which will be within the contract priod.
Family Status and accommodation
On successful completion of probation, family status will be granted along with furnished family accommodation. During the probation period, furnished bachelor accommodation will be provided by the company.
Annual Leave
20 days per year of completed service
Passage
Return passage once every two years to hometown will be provided to the employee and family which includes two dependent children below the age of 18.
Education
School fees for up to 2 dependent children below the age of 18 will be borne by the company subject to company norms.
Contract Period
The contract will be for a period of 24 months which excludes 20 days paid vacation for every 12 months of service. The contract will be renewable on mutual agreement.

We are seeking a smart, dedicated and analytical or field research professional to be an MEL Associate located in Zomba, Malawi. Overall, the MEL Associate will be responsible for using data to continually improve our operations, and impact on our customers. The MEL department operates like an in-house research institution and the results are used first and foremost to inform program decision-making and to rigorously understand impact.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Goal-oriented survey design, field-testing of survey instruments, and revision.
Innovate to ensure efficient and action-oriented data collection and results.
Conduct data analysis and write reports to draw both early and final conclusions and actionable results.
Work closely with the Field teams to ensure the M&E results and recommendations are understood and acted upon.
Supervision of local MEL management including Field Coordinators, MEL Specialists, and Data Coordinators which support a team of ~30 full-time enumerators. This will include the following duties:
Regular mentor-ship of MEL team members through field visits, meetings, and career reviews.
In-field supervision of key MEL activities, with an eye to "perfect" quality standard.
Quality-control and supervision of data collection processes.
Overseeing in-field follow up on errors.
Oversee the hiring and development of MEL staff.
Update hiring protocols when necessary and use them to hire top-quality data collectors.
Conduct regular trainings to improve skills of local MEL leads.
Appropriately deal with under-performing staff.

Are you young, dynamic, available to relocate (if applicable) and would like the opportunity to be part of an expanding Malawi Agri Inputs Company that will be offering modern crop solutions using technology and Bio-stimulants and Biological products! This position is based in Malawi but open to the right Candidate with the relevant qualifications and experience.
Duties to include but not limited.
Research new products and add value to expand the business
Providing agronomic advice
Preparation of plant nutrition marketing material
Data analysis
Sales & marketing
Provide seed and fertilizer advice in relation to research and production of crops directly to the farmer Provide advice regarding crop husbandry and crop rotation
Responsible for making agronomic related decisions regarding production activities
Develop and implement long term agronomic plans and practices to support organization/farm plans and budgets to maintain maximum production
Develop and implement regional agronomic marketing plans to support organization plans and budget
Responsible for marketing specific products and agronomic services to clients such as fertilizer, chemicals and/or seed
Develop and maintain close customer relations with key clients by providing professional agronomic service and advice
Arrange and coordinate various technical and marketing activities, these may include field days, farmer meetings, demonstration trials and trial sites
Maintain industry awareness regarding technical developments via networking, personal development and training
Organize or act as the liaison between the company and farmers to organize trial programs and assist with analyzing and reporting results