Regional Business Officer

The Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) was established in 1988 as a Trust under the Trustees Incorporation Act (Cap. 5:03) to procure, store, distribute and sell fertilizer to smallholder farmers across the country. The primary mandate of the Fund is to ensure that smallholder farmers have continuous access to affordable fertilizer at all times.

To effectively deliver on this mandate, the Fund is now inviting applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates of Malawian origin to fill the following vacant positions:

3. JOB TITLE : REGIONAL BUSINESS OFFICER
Department : Regional Office
Grade : Grade 6
Location : SFFRFM Regional Offices (Luwinga and Chirimba) Blantyre
Reporting to : Regional Business Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To assist the Regional Business Manager in coordinating and implementing regional business operations, including the marketing, sales, distribution, storage and management of fertilizer and other agricultural inputs, in order to support the achievement of the Fund’s business objectives and sales targets.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
• Assisting the Regional Business Manager in planning, coordinating and implementing marketing, sales and distribution activities within the region.
• Supporting the achievement of regional sales volumes, revenue targets and other agreed business performance objectives.
• Coordinating the receipt, storage, distribution and sale of fertilizer and other agricultural inputs at regional offices and depots.
• Monitoring stock levels, stock movements and sales performance, and ensuring timely reporting of any discrepancies or operational challenges.
• Assisting in the preparation of regional business plans, budgets and operational reports.
• Supporting the identification of business development opportunities and strategies to improve sales and expand the Fund’s market reach.
• Monitoring depot operations and ensuring the proper utilization and safeguarding of the Fund’s stock, assets and other resources.
• Collecting, compiling and analysing sales, stock and market information to support informed business decisions.
• Liaising with relevant departments and stakeholders to facilitate efficient regional business operations.
• Assisting in monitoring operational costs and promoting the efficient use of resources.
• Preparing periodic reports on sales, stock movements, market trends and other regional business activities for submission to the Regional Business Manager.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Business Manager or Management from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commerce, Marketing or any other relevant field obtained from an accredited and recognised university.

Experience in sales, marketing, distribution, agricultural input supply, logistics or business operations will be an added advantage.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate must possess the following attributes:
• Good knowledge of sales, marketing and distribution principles.
• Understanding of agricultural marketing, logistics, stock management and warehousing.
• Knowledge of Malawi Government agricultural policies and strategies, particularly those relating to the smallholder agricultural sector, will be an added advantage.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret sales, stock and market data.
• Good planning, organisational and coordination skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and maintain proper business records.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and relevant business applications.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting the Regional Business Manager in achieving regional business objectives.
• A self-motivated individual with a results-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and interested individuals should submit applications and detailed curriculum vitae with copies of certificates indicating their current postal and email addresses, telephone numbers and names of three (3) traceable referees in sealed envelopes clearly marking the position applying for not later than 16:00 hours Monday 16th November, 2026 to:

The Director of Human Resources and Administration
Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi
SFFRFM
ULIMI House
P.O. Box 2505
BLANTYRE

Or email: [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.