• Plan, design and proactively monitor programmes that actively contribute to the regional strategic plan with a special attention to addressing human rights in the tea sector
• Ensure effective quality assurance while implementing the strategic plan for the region
• Maintain strong support to partners in the implementation of the Rainforest Alliance programme by liaising with local producer organisations, traders and service providers
• Maintain relationships with current stakeholders and partners to expand the network in Malawi
• Facilitate client visits, information sharing, press trips, and market events
• Organise and conduct training for Rainforest Alliance members, partners, and relevant stakeholders in the agricultural sector for smallholder farmers and estates
• Monitor and report on Rainforest Alliance standards and assurance for Rainforest Alliance certificate holders
• Provide guidance to current and potential certificate holders on the sustainability journey in the region
• Assist the director in southern Africa in compiling monthly country and financial reports
• Collaborate and implement projects with key partners, fostering relationships and represent Rainforest Alliance in events
• Collaborate with theme leads and other relevant Rainforest Alliance colleagues in the development of interventions, learning events and related activities that support and/or draw lessons from the abovementioned activities
• Manage budgets, monitoring costs against delivered and realised outcomes

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Development Economics, Business Management, Actuarial Sciences, International Trade or a related discipline
• Five years, minimum, of experience and good understanding of the agricultural sectors, production, trading and sustainability projects, with proven management and reporting experience, preferably in the tea sector
• Relevant experience and knowledge of social aspects (human rights issues, gender issues) in the tea sector
• Relevant experience and knowledge of certification and traceability of products in the tea sector
• Experience in developing and delivering relevant training and capacity-building programmes for stakeholders, including producers and communities
• Computer literacy and ability to advise partners on the use of platforms
• Ability to travel both local and international
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in English and Chichewa

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