Terms of Reference (ToR) Job Title: Programme Lead – Sustainable MechanizationLocation: Lilongwe, Malawi (with field travel)Company Name: Impuls AfricaReporting to: Managing DirectorContract Type: Full-timeDuration: 33 months (renewable based on performance and program needs) About Impuls Africa Impuls Africa is a Zambian-registered company that specializes in delivering agricultural consultancy and extension services in the SADC region. Owned by a cooperative of over 100 farmers and a seasoned agri-entrepreneur in Zambia, the Impuls team brings more than 75 years of combined expertise in agriculture and livestock services. Impuls has a strong track record of successfully developing and implementing large-scale projects in agriculture, livestock, agroforestry, apiculture, and horticulture value chains. These projects have been funded by leading development partners such as UKAID, USAID, UNDP, the EU, SIDA, Irish Aid, and the Czech Development Agency. We specialize in providing services to both donors and the private sector, offering everything from one-off consulting assignments to long-term project implementation and management. Our primary focus is on agricultural consulting, in which we excel at delivering a diverse range of short- and long-term assignments. Project Background Impuls Africa, in collaboration with Good Nature Agro (GNA), is implementing a program titled “Commercializing Sustainable Mechanization Among Smallholder Farmers in Malawi”, funded by AGRA. The initiative aims to transform Malawi’s smallholder farming landscape by building a youth-led, inclusive mechanization ecosystem. The program targets 30,000 work opportunities for youth and women and aims to improve productivity and income among smallholder farmers across 16 districts. Purpose of the Role The Programme Lead will be responsible for the overall coordination and performance of the program, ensuring effective delivery of interventions, alignment with implementation partners, and progress toward outcomes. The role also includes supporting business development efforts to grow strategic collaborations and provide reporting support to the Managing Director. Qualifications and Experience Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field. At least 7 years of progressive experience in program management. Demonstrated experience with youth development, mechanization, or inclusive enterprise programming is desirable. Proven ability to work with multi-stakeholder partnerships including government, donors, private sector, and community actors. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Experience working in Malawi region is required, experience in Southern Africa is also preferred. Willingness to travel frequently to program sites across the country. Working Conditions The position will be based in Lilongwe, with frequent travel (40–50%) to rural districts in project locations.