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Trainings and Human Resources Development,Strategies and development programmes,

Technical Assistance to Malawi’s National Food Reserve Agency

Malawi

The Delegation of European Commission in Malawi

National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA)

Malawi ranks among the poorest countries in the world. Poverty is estimated at 65.3% of the population, with a per capita income of approximately € 215 per year, the lowest in the Southern African region. The recently adopted Malawi Growth and Development Strategy, describes food security as one of the highest priorities for the Government of Malawi and it is seen as a prerequisite for economic growth. The global objective of the project is to assist the National Food Reserve Agency in improving its financial, technical and managerial capacity in order that the NFRA can better manage and fulfill its role of helping to address food insecurity in Malawi. The specific objectives are: - Assist in clarifying and documenting SGR/NFRA role and mandate in food security and regional grain systems, including warehouse receipt schemes. - Assist in drafting a clear and straightforward multi-annual strategic framework for the NFRA with realistic annual targets and objectives. - Based on the multi-annual strategic framework, to develop a human resource and capacity building strategy and assist in its implementation through the training staff in financial, administrative and issues, including preparing manuals where relevant. - Linked to point the multi-annual strategic framework and the human resource and capacity building strategy, to prepare a road map for the NFRA to achieve ISO 9000 certification. - Assist NFRA staff in preparing budgets, programme estimates and other documents that are fully in line with relevant procedures. - Support NFRA in organising workshops, disseminating information and other ad hoc requests. The TA will work closely with the NFRA General Manager, the Board and the MoA. The TA will also be working with two other TAs at the NFRA, one on the audit follow up and the other on procurement. All TAs should work closely together in order to avoid overlaps, to create synergies and establish a clear division of labour.

Start date: 2007-08-01

End date: 2008-08-31