Job Region: Zambia

You will lead Zambia’s agricultural growth by driving input sourcing, market access, and strategic partnerships. You will shape crop strategy, build offtake channels, and manage government engagement to deliver scalable, market-driven impact for smallholder farmers.

Location: Zambia
Career Level: Professionals

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.
To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role
One Acre Fund Zambia is entering a significant growth phase expanding our farmer base to over 50,000 by 2030, scaling our agroforestry program to 30 million trees, and implementing a 5-year Green Climate Fund grant in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. You will serve as a senior agricultural expert and partnership lead, working with leadership on program strategy, strategic partnerships, and market development. You will report to the Country Director and work closely with our global sourcing and government relations teams.

Responsibilities
Strategic Growth partnerships

Identify and develop new partnership opportunities aligned with OAF Zambia’s integrated farm system model to grow the customer base
Manage partnership agreements, relations, and reporting, ensuring mutual benefit.
Build and maintain relationships with local grant providers and internal business development teams

Agricultural strategy

Serve as one of the program’s key agricultural experts, advising on crop diversification and product strategy, market dynamics, and regulatory shifts in Zambia’s agricultural landscape
Conduct market scoping for higher-value crops, particularly horticulture and tree crops, assessing commercial viability for smallholder integration.

Input sourcing

Work with OAF’s global sourcing team to ensure competitive seed and fertiliser procurement as the credit portfolio scales
Build supplier relationships and identify hedging or forward-purchasing opportunities to de-risk supply
Support the tree seed supply chain development, working closely with aggregators and the government

Government relations

Manage government tender relationships and any relevant government supply programs
Represent OAF on industry bodies, associations, and related forums

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

8+ years of experience in Zambia’s agriculture sector—seed, commodity, agri-input, or related fields
A track record in any of the following: sales, key accounts, business development, grant management, or off-take brokerage
Farmer-facing background; demonstrated credibility in the field
Strong partnership-building experience across either the private sector, NGOs, or development partners
Experience managing or influencing cross-functional teams and working across organizational boundaries
Comfortable operating with ambiguity in a high-paced environment

Preferred:

Existing relationships with government counterparts in agriculture, finance, or seed regulatory bodies
Membership or board participation in Zambian agricultural industry associations

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kabwe, Zambia
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
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Eligibility
One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
Application Deadline
31 July 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (undefined), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Vegetable Promoter to join our team.
Role Purpose
The field promoter is the Syngenta representative to the channel. They will be expected to create a rapport with the farmer to be able to advocate for Syngenta varieties and push for trial and use.  The field promoter will also service the retailer in their specific region of jurisdiction and ensure that product is constantly available at this level to reach the farmer. The promoter will also be expected to have contact with the distributor in their region and ensure stock levels are well planned as well as ensuring the distributor’s account is balanced.
Accountabilities

Demo creation at farmer level to ensure that there is visible evidence of Syngenta varieties performance
Information dissemination to farmers via technical training to these farmers in the promoter’s region
Organizing and implementing events to market Syngenta in the region. These include but are not limited to field days, product launches, stakeholder training
Constant contact with other players in the channel e.g. YPRs to be able to increase their knowledge and utilization of Syngenta products
Successful introduction of new products to the channel players in their regions via demos and technical training
Weekly visits to the retailers’ and distributors’ outlets to check on stock levels
Follow up on any debt to relevant retailers on behalf of the distributor (they will however not collect funds on behalf of the distributor. They will only follow up to ensure payment is made)
Monitoring movement of product via sales at the retailers’ and distributors’ premises

Qualifications

Critical Knowledge and experience:

Agricultural related diploma or better
Sales experience will be an added advantage
Must be a paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Agriculture
Must have ZAQA certified qualifications.
Minimum 1 year sales experience
Technical experience (including demo creation, training on agronomy and crop protection, geographical and environmental knowledge, climatic knowledge)
Driving is a requirement therefore motor bike license and vehicles- manual shift is a mandatory requirement.
Good knowledge of the Veg Seeds market and customer needs

Other behaviours critical for the role:

Focus on customers
Communicate with impact
Good sales influence skills
Deep understanding of product behaviour and performance

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Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Vegetable Promoter to join our team.
Role Purpose
The field promoter is the Syngenta representative to the channel. They will be expected to create a rapport with the farmer to be able to advocate for Syngenta varieties and push for trial and use.  The field promoter will also service the retailer in their specific region of jurisdiction and ensure that product is constantly available at this level to reach the farmer. The promoter will also be expected to have contact with the distributor in their region and ensure stock levels are well planned as well as ensuring the distributor’s account is balanced.
Accountabilities

Demo creation at farmer level to ensure that there is visible evidence of Syngenta varieties performance
Information dissemination to farmers via technical training to these farmers in the promoter’s region
Organizing and implementing events to market Syngenta in the region. These include but are not limited to field days, product launches, stakeholder training
Constant contact with other players in the channel e.g. YPRs to be able to increase their knowledge and utilization of Syngenta products
Successful introduction of new products to the channel players in their regions via demos and technical training
Weekly visits to the retailers’ and distributors’ outlets to check on stock levels
Follow up on any debt to relevant retailers on behalf of the distributor (they will however not collect funds on behalf of the distributor. They will only follow up to ensure payment is made)
Monitoring movement of product via sales at the retailers’ and distributors’ premises

 

Qualifications

Critical Knowledge and experience:

Agricultural related diploma or better
Sales experience will be an added advantage
Must be a paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Agriculture
Must have ZAQA certified qualifications.
Minimum 1 year sales experience
Technical experience (including demo creation, training on agronomy and crop protection, geographical and environmental knowledge, climatic knowledge)
Driving is a requirement therefore motor bike license and vehicles- manual shift is a mandatory requirement.
Good knowledge of the Veg Seeds market and customer needs

Other behaviours critical for the role:

Focus on customers
Communicate with impact
Good sales influence skills
Deep understanding of product behaviour and performance

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Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

Role purpose

To sell and promote Syngenta Vegetables Seeds to all assigned existing customer portfolios and prospective accounts in Copperbelt and North Western
Dimensions

Financial: Revenue $, Budget $
People: Direct reports – None, Indirect reports – Promoter/Merchandisers
Geographic Scope: Number of sites: Copperbelt and Northwestern

Responsibilities

To sell and promote Syngenta Vegs Seeds to all assigned existing customer portfolios and prospective accounts like Young Plant Raisers.
Directly manage identified key Agro distributors, take orders and coordinate deliveries and payments
Create demand by running demo trials and participate on field days/expositions, execute campaign plans agreed with Marketing Operation Lead.
Share demand plan/forecast with Operations team monthly.
Run a certain amount of screening trials in EZ capture to support future New Product Introductions and provide feedback to Product Development Specialists.
Support the promoters and merchandisers in their daily activities.
Provide sales training to Agro dealers, Stockists and Agents.
Ensure all customers are handled and serviced within accepted Syngenta policy and standards with the use of Salesforce.com.
Provide timely monthly sales report to Africa South Vegs Operations manager and join monthly S&OP meetings.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

BSC degree in an agricultural related field
Member of AIZ
ZAQA certified qualifications

Critical experience

3 years plus experience in sales (experience in Agro industry will be an added bonus)

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Strong Communication, Interpersonal & Influencing Skills
Concern for standards
Fluency in written and spoken English

Critical leadership capabilities

Strategic view

Additional Information

Critical success factors & key challenges

Build understanding of Vegetable Sales objectives, focus and priorities within the organization ensuring in time and qualitative delivery of strategy
Manage priorities
Working in matrix organization
Build strong relationship with farmers and Territory teams
Gain stakeholder support
Facilitate the transition, anticipate blockage and profit from opportunities

Innovations
Employees may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, Employee may contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of other countries.
The Global Project Responsible Land Governance (LAND) aims to strengthen land governance in Zambia creating the basis for more inclusive agricultural development, environmental protection and delivery on Zambia’s Rio Convention commitments. At the national level, the project works closely with relevant ministries, civil society, traditional authorities and the private sector to advance responsible, gender-responsive land governance, strengthen women’s land rights and secure recognition of customary rights at Chiefdom level. At the local level, it supports participatory land-use planning and mapping initiatives that feed into district-level Integrated Development Plans and national spatial planning. A central focus of the project is strengthening women’s participation in land governance at all levels. This includes supporting the nomination of women to decision-making bodies and committees, providing training on rights and responsibilities in land governance processes, offering legal advice and ensuring that women’s land rights are explicitly recognised in national policy dialogue and at Chiefdom level.
In this context, the project is seeking a suitable candidate for the following position:
Advisor Responsible Land Governance (Salary Band 4) – based in Lusaka
REF: GIZ_RLG_LGA
Main tasks and responsibilities: 

The Advisor will drive the project’s engagement at the national level, working closely with different government institutions, civil society, traditional authorities and the private sector.
Fostering multi-stakeholder platforms bringing together government institutions, civil society organisations, traditional decision-makers and private sector actors to advance responsible, gender-responsive land governance
Conducting workshops to review policies, laws and strategies that promote responsible, gender-responsive land governance in support of Zambia’s commitments under the Rio Conventions
Organising meetings to strengthen inter-ministerial dialogue on the implementation of the Rio Conventions in Zambia
Developing awareness campaigns on land, climate, forests and biodiversity that address both women and men, using culturally relevant communication approaches that reflect gender-specific knowledge gaps and roles
Perform any other duties as assigned by project management

Qualifications and Requirements:

Master’s degree or equivalent in land governance, land administration, law, political science, development studies, agricultural economics, environmental management, or a related field.
Applicants are expected to have their academic certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Professional experience:

At least 8 years of professional experience in land governance, land administration, or related policy and advisory work
Proven experience working with government institutions, traditional authorities, civil society organisations and/or the private sector on land-related issues
Demonstrated experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder processes, policy dialogues or inter-ministerial coordination
Experience in technical and/or legal advisory work on policies, laws and strategies, including drafting policy recommendations or review documents
Experience in designing and conducting workshops, training formats and awareness campaigns on land, environment, climate or gender-related topics

Other knowledge and additional competences:

Sound understanding of Zambia’s land tenure system, including the interplay between statutory and customary land rights, and familiarity with the National Land Policy and related legislation
Solid knowledge of gender-responsive approaches in land governance, including women’s land rights and the role of traditional authorities at Chiefdom level
Understanding of participatory land-use planning, fit-for-purpose land documentation, and land information systems
Strong facilitation, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior government officials, traditional leaders and grassroots stakeholders
Excellent writing and analytical skills, including the ability to distil complex policy content into clear recommendations
High level of intercultural and gender sensitivity; ability to work in politically sensitive environments
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams independently

The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract.
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BLOCKBUSTER ZAMBIA LIMITED
Crafting Spaces, Enhancing Lifestyles
Vacancy Notice: Sales and Marketing Personnel
Blockbuster Zambia Limited — an aspiring leading office furniture retailer offering high-quality office furniture at competitive prices to both private and public sectors — is seeking experienced and qualified Sales and Marketing personnel to join our growing team.
Location: Behind Arcades Mall, Design Quarter Complex, approximately 300m from Grant Thornton, Lusaka.

Key Responsibilities
• External sales: Visit customers outside the shop to solicit sales and build strong business relationships.
• Reporting: Compile daily, weekly, and monthly activity, sales, and stock reports to support sales growth and customer satisfaction.

• Customer engagement: Ensure excellent service delivery and foster long-term partnerships.

Candidate Requirements
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Prior experience in office furniture sales and marketing will be an added advantage.
• Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented individuals only — NO CHANCERS.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Attractive commission structure on sales achieved.
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Summary
Job Title                   :     Front Office Receptionist
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Responsible To    :     Front Office Manager,  Assist. Front Office Manager, Team Leader
 
Scope and General Purpose of Job: 
To assist the Front Office Manager/Assistant Front Office Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Front Office Department and all related Guest Services, achieving maximum sales and guest satisfaction, and adhering to the standard of service required by the hotel.
Main Duties:
Front Desk Duties

To maintain an atmosphere of tranquility and efficiency at the front desk.
To attend to all guests who approach the Front Desk, immediately, cordially and with a smile.
To attend the Hotel guests in the procedure of registering, enquiries, guest handling, messages and all related matters.
To register the guests promptly ensuring that they are provided with all the necessary information.
To enter all guest folios and relevant data into the computer immediately and accurately.
To answer the telephone promptly and clearly, ensuring a courteous and friendly manner.
To take room reservations effectively, efficiently and as entered properly to the computer.
To ensure that the V.I.P. Gold Passport, Regency Club and special request rooms are pre-assigned and that rooms are ready at least 30 minutes prior to guest’s estimated time of arrival.
To have a sound knowledge of the company’s Marketing Programs.
To keep daily log book up to date
To prepare registration cards for the next day’s arrivals.
To be constantly aware of the room situation and to strive to obtain maximum occupancy.
To maintain and update the guest history files on a regular basis.
To be aware of all hotel activities daily.
To handle the guest messages and ensure that they are distributed promptly and efficiently as per the departmental procedures.
To post all charges immediately to the guest folios.
To handle foreign exchange transaction according to the standard procedures ensuring that a receipt is given.
To handle both individual and group check-out according to the standard procedure.
To ensure the running of all overnight reports are completed fully and correctly.
To inform Assistant Managers to welcome VIP and Returning guests.
To advise Team Leader – Front Office of any dubious billing matters instruction.
To immediately recognize VIP
To check the validity of travel agent vouchers.
To ensure that all rebates and paid out vouchers are signed by an Assistant Manager, being conscious to avoid the necessity for rebates.
To ensure that the hotel’s credit policy is adhered to at all times.
To prepare and balance a cash report and remittance envelop at the end of the shift.
To be responsible for all issued funds, foreign currencies and all collections.
To ensure that all guest/group information and billing instructions received from Reception are complete.
To ensure that all vouchers for rebates, transfers, paid-outs and corrections are clearly explained and supported.
To receive and post payments for settlement of City Ledger accounts.
To handle payments by credit cards in accordance with prescribed procedures.
To help in the efforts to avoid late charges and skippers and to inform the Front Office Manager, Assistant Manager – Front Office if they are discovered.
To assist, if on night duty, in the processing of the Night Audit Process.
To operate switchboard at the Front Desk when on duty at night shift and to use correct procedure for handling calls, billing, message handling, wake-up calls, and making overseas calls for guests.

Other Duties

To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag.
To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department grooming standards.
To provide friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
To maintain good working relationships with your colleagues and all other departments.
To ensure you read the hotel’s Employee Handbook and have an understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
To respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the hotel.
To be flexible in your job function and perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to you, in order to meet business demands and guest service needs.
To attend training sessions and meetings as and when required.

 
Qualifications
 
Requirements

Full Grade twelve certificate
Minimum Diploma in Hospitality Management. Higher education will be an added advantage.
Qualifications must be certified by ZAQA
At least 3 years hand on experience as a receptionist.

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