Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans to achieve the Fund’s goals and objectives. The role involves analyzing market trends, competitive intelligence and internal data to recommend strategies for the Fund. The Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work closely with senior management to align planning efforts with the overall strategic direction and ensure the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of SFFRFM’s strategic plan and business objectives. The role will also involve undertaking commodity demand analysis and projections for SFFRFM products for each growing season and periodically, as required. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the development of the corporate strategic plan, outlining short-term and long-term plans and operating strategies. Assist management in formulating corporate work plans and budgets, executing them, and generating periodic reports. Oversee the formulation, analysis, and review of policies relating to SFFRFM operations. Supervise and mentor the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in programme planning and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, research and development, and policy formulation, analysis, and review. Supervise and coordinate the promotion and protection of fair competition for SFFRFM products on the market, and recommend competitive market options. Provide guidance and support in coordinating project development, monitoring, evaluation, and reviews. Develop an international benchmarking framework for assessment in similar economies, including SADC and other relevant markets, to support proper evaluation of Malawi’s market metrics. Monitor, evaluate, review, and provide recommendations on the above areas. Oversee the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework and database. Collect and store indices and other market intelligence information related to SFFRFM products, in liaison with the ICT Unit. Undertake systematic market studies, assessments, and comparisons of fertiliser pricing in national and international markets to inform SFFRFM management decision-making. Provide advice, support, and recommendations in the review of fertiliser policy and legislation, particularly in the areas of competition and market development. Oversee the analysis of fertilizer quality standards on the market and identify unscrupulous dealers to protect farmers and contribute to overall national crop production. Conduct surveys on customer satisfaction, market forces, and related matters as a basis for informed decision-making to improve services for consumers and the industry. Determine and recommend the establishment of a Planning Unit, including workload assessment, role definition, terms of reference, quality requirements, costs, and related matters. Liaise with the Ministry of Finance for backstopping during product supply or demand shocks. 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 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 Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged. These vacancies may be accessed on the following platforms: www.sffrfm.org and SFFRFM Facebook Page.