Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist seed companies, CBOs, and NGOs in developing seed road maps for legume seed scaling to meet certified seed demand for target beneficiaries.
• Liaises with project partners and other stakeholders in the seed industry in Zambia/Malawi on an ongoing basis to ensure the project maintains its relevance in supporting and meeting the needs of targeted beneficiaries.
• Facilitate the production of certified seed and distribution in the target zones.
• Support other seed system specialists and scientists in engaging seed producers to develop sustainable seed networks and markets.
• Support capacity building of the seed sector partners.
• Provide technical support to NGOs and private seed companies on pre-basic and essential seed production.
• Support the promotion of quality seed along with sustainable intensification practices.
• Support NGOs and private seed companies to mount demonstrations and collect data for monitoring and learning.
• Estimate the available pre-basic, basic, and certified seeds in the market.
• Assist in compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to the project activities.
• Assess and analyze legume seed value chains in the target project districts, identify policy intervention nodes along the chain, and recommend appropriate policy measures to concerned public organizations.
• Assist in organizing annual reviews and planning meetings and other workshops.
• Perform any other tasks and assignments related to the program as assigned or required by the supervisor.

• BSc in Agriculture or related fields and at least 2-5 years of relevant experience in legume and maize seed systems, seed production, agronomy, or related field.
• Diploma in Agriculture with more than 5 years experience could apply.

• Knowledge in seed production and breeding, extension, or related field.
• Experience in working with the public and private seed sector.
• Experience in working with smallholder farmers, NGOs, and CBOs.
• Good communication skills.
• Familiar with the implementation variety of demonstrations and promotions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team of researchers, private seed companies, and extension workers.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development