Agrometeorologist Malawi Department of Agricultural Extension Services Lilongwe NORCAP

Grade: Professional · Schedule: Full time

NORCAP works to improve aid to better protect and empower people affected by crisis and climate change. We do this by providing expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development and peacebuilding partners, because we believe working together is the best way to reduce needs, risks and vulnerability over time. We seek and promote more effective ways of working at the global level and in the field. NORCAP’s aim is not only to reduce needs, but also to create choice and opportunity for vulnerable people. NORCAP works with and through our partners to improve aid in two complementary ways:

• We provide targeted expertise to strengthen our partners’ response.
• We collaborate with partners to develop solutions to unmet gaps and challenges.

Through its partnership with the Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Extension Services (DAES), NORCAP is supporting efforts to strengthen the use of climate information services to improve agricultural resilience and food security for smallholder farmers across Malawi.

The Department of Agricultural Extension Services (DAES) leads the dissemination of climate-smart advisory services, technologies, and weather forecasts to farming communities throughout the country. Working closely with national and international partners, DAES plays a key role in helping farmers adapt to climate variability through accessible, locally relevant climate information and extension support.

This role is central to delivering NORCAP’s commitment to strengthening climate resilience and supporting communities affected by climate-related risks through improved access to actionable climate information.

The Role

As Agrometeorologist, you will provide technical leadership and capacity strengthening to improve the production, interpretation, communication, and use of agrometeorological information across Malawi. Success in this role will mean more accessible and actionable climate information, stronger collaboration between climate and agriculture institutions, and improved decision-making by extension services and smallholder farmers.

This is a full-time position based in Lilongwe, Malawi, with an initial deployment of 12 months and the possibility of extension. The role will support the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Extension Services (DAES) and contribute approximately 10% of time to NORCAP climate services project activities.

The Agrometeorologist Expert will be expected to deliver the following:

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and support dissemination of seasonal, sub-seasonal, and weather-based agrometeorological advisories for farmers and extension services.
• Strengthen collaboration and information flow between DAES, DCCMS, extension services, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development and improvement of climate information products tailored to agricultural users.
• Build capacity of agricultural extension officers and other intermediaries through training, coaching, and Training of Trainers (ToT) initiatives.
• Support the design and implementation of farmer-focused dissemination approaches, including mobile platforms, radio, local media, and community engagement mechanisms.
• Contribute to climate risk monitoring, early warning communication, and climate-informed agricultural decision-making.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, user feedback processes, and co-production approaches to improve climate services.
• Promote gender-responsive and inclusive approaches to climate information delivery.
• Provide technical input to climate-smart agriculture initiatives and related policy or programme processes.
• Contribute to learning, documentation, reporting, and knowledge-sharing products associated with the ARCS programme and NORCAP support.

Please read the attached terms of reference for more details before applying.

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master's level or equivalent) in Agrometeorology, Meteorology, Climatology, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
  

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in agrometeorology, climate services, agriculture, or a related field.
• Experience producing and communicating agrometeorological information for agricultural stakeholders.
• Experience working with agricultural extension services, national meteorological services, or climate information service programmes.
• Experience supporting climate adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, food security, or resilience initiatives in developing-country contexts.
• Experience facilitating collaboration between technical institutions and end users, including farmers and extension systems.
• Experience designing and delivering capacity-strengthening activities and training programmes.
  

Technical competencies:

• Strong understanding of agriculture-climate linkages and climate risk management.
• Knowledge of climate services, early warning systems, and agro-advisory development.
• Experience with meteorological data analysis and interpretation.
• Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, crop monitoring, and climate information tools.
• Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture and adaptation approaches.

Languages:

• Excellent oral and written in English and Chichewa.

Personal competencies:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across institutions and disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and rural field settings.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and report-writing skills.

What we offer

In recognition of your expertise and contributions, we provide the following benefits and opportunities:

• Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
• Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
• A dedicated Staff Care Unit
• Eligible for consideration for NORCAP membership and future assignments, subject to a successful performance review.

Our Values & Commitment

NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

All NRC employees are expected to act in accordance with the organisation’s values.

Being dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable are behaviours and beliefs that guide how we work and how we build relationships. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, supported, and a genuine sense of belonging. NORCAP values diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to respond effectively to the needs of people affected by crisis. NRC has a zero‑tolerance stance toward any form of exploitation or abuse, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and we do not tolerate inaction when concerns arise. All offers are subject to reference and background checks conducted in line with our safeguarding standards, and NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.

How to apply

Based on what you have read so far, do you think you could be a good fit? If so, please follow these steps and apply!

• When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
• NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.
• Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.
• Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.
• Apply before 08th November 2026, 11:59 PM.

We look forward to receiving your application!