LEGEND FOR THE DONOR COMMITMENTS TO ASWAP

ADP-SP Agricultural Development Programme Support Programme (Agriculture)

IRLADP Irrigation, Rural Livelihoods and Agricultural Development Project (Agriculture)

CRRLD Community Based Rural Lands Development Project (implemented by Ministry of Lands)

FAITF Farmer Artificial Insemination Technician Foster Project (Agriculture)

OVOP One Village, One Product (Industry and Trade)

SLMPP Sustainable Land Management Promotion Project (Agriculture)

CoVAMS Community Vitalization and Afforestation in the Middle Shire(Natural Resources)

DMSIS Development of Medium Scale Irrigation Projects (Irrigation and Water Development)

ISAHE Irrigation Sector Aid Harmonization Expert (Irrigation and Water Development)

Embassy of Japan

FCP Forest Conservation Project (Natural Resources)

PICNDCC Programme for the improvement of capabilities to cope with Natural Disasters caused by climate change

DFID

FISP-DFID Farm Inputs Subsidy Support (Agriculture)

WI Weather Insurance (Finance)

CC Climate change

WALA Wellness and Agriculture for Life Advancement

MLI Market Linkage Initiative

SAKSS Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Programme

NUT Nutrition miscellaneous

MDDA Malawi Dairy Development Alliance

FEWSNET Famine Early Warning System Network

KULERA

MOBILIZE

FS Food Security Programme

FIDP Farm Income Diversification Programme

DCI-Food

ONG-PVD Co-financing with NGOs

ACP Agricultural Commodities Programme (co-financed with NGOs)

DCI DCI Sucre Sugar

STABEX STABEX

RIDP Rural Infrastructure Development Programme

IFMSL Improved Forest Management for Sustainable Livelihoods.

CBTPD Capacity Development for trade and private sector development

ADP-SPN Agricultural Development Programme Support Project (Norwegian Support). (Agriculture)

CASN Commercial Agriculture Support for NASFAM (NASFAM)

MLBP Malawi Lakes Basin Project

SLP Sustainable Livelihoods Project (FAO)

MACC Management for Adaptation to Climate Change (Total Land Care)

1. 
   The projects as per above acronyms denote the following:
   
   1. 
      FISP: This is support towards the seeds as part of the Government’s Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme. Irish Aid plans to provide particular support to the legumes certified seeds. (Agriculture)
      
   2. 
      ICRISAT: Implementing a project called ‘Malawi Seed Industry Development’ (MSID) (Agriculture)
      
   3. 
      CIP Potato: International Potato Centre (with DARS) implementing a programme on ‘Revitalizing Seed and Table Irish Potato Production in Malawi through Capacity Strengthening, Technology Development and Public-Private Partnerships’ (Agriculture)
      
   4. 
      CIP OFSP: International Potato Centre implementing a programme ‘Rooting Out Hunger in Malawi with Nutritious Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato’ (Agriculture)
      
   5. 
      CU: Concern Universal implementing ‘Local Development Support Programme’ (LDSP) (Local Government)
      
   6. 
      ICRAF: World Agroforestry Centre implementing ‘Agroforestry Food Security Programme’(AFSP) (Agriculture)
      
   7. 
      NASFAM: Implementing a project ‘Promoting Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Crop Production Practices in Smallholder Farming Systems’ (Agriculture)
      
   8. 
      CWW: Concern Worldwide implementing ‘Programme for Attainment of Rights to Sustainable Livelihoods’ – PARL(MAPS)
      
   9. 
      TROC: Trocaire implementing a project on ‘Governance and Human Rights (MAPS)
      
   10. 
       FAIR: Self Help Africa/Harvest help combined into FAIR implementing a ‘Rural Development Programme’ (MAPS)
       
   11. 
       GOAL: Goal Malawi implementing a programme on ‘Mainstreaming DRR/Livelihoods’ (MAPS)
       

(a) Good communication between the different elements of the organizational structure;

(b) Submission of work plans and reports on time and, as necessary, their consolidation prior to transmission for decision; and

(c) That the Partnership Forum and the Management and Technical Working Groups are convened and minutes prepared on their deliberations

(d) That development partners have a contact point for day-to-day communication with the ASWAp on technical, administrative and management matters, and on financing.

6.1 The TORs of the ASWAp Secretariat are as follows:

a) Receive and consolidate annual work plans and budgets prior to their submission to the Executive Management Committee for endorsement;

2. 
   Ensure timely reporting by various departments of the MoAFS, other participating ministries and districts;
   
3. 
   Draft the Annual Implementation Report for endorsement by the Executive Management Committee;
   
4. 
   Prepare other documentation as required for annual progress reviews;
   
5. 
   Convene, draft agenda for, and minute meetings of the Executive Management Committee, the Management and Technical Working Groups, and the Partnership Forum;
   
6. 
   Prepare proposals and position papers as required for endorsement by the Executive Management Committee or the Permanent Secretary, MoAFS as appropriate;
   
7. 
   Monitor the development partners’ compliance with the Code of Conduct and Memorandum of Understanding on the ASWAp; and
   
8. 
   Liaise with the development partners, responding to requests for information and arranging ad hoc meetings outside the cycle of meetings for the various bodies and structures responsible for ASWAp delivery.
   

2. 
   Summary Job Descriptions for Key Staff
   

1. 
   Review and consolidation of ASWAp annual work plans and budgets prior to their submission to the Executive Management Committee for endorsement;
   
2. 
   Coordination of the preparation and submission of the draft Annual Implementation Report for endorsement by the Executive Management Committee;
   
3. 
   Preparation of relevant documentation as required for annual progress reviews;
   
4. 
   Serve as Secretary for the meetings of the Executive Management Committee and Partnership Forum;
   
5. 
   Preparation of proposals and position papers as required for endorsement by the Executive Management Committee or the Principle Secretary, MoAFS as appropriate;
   
6. 
   Monitoring the development partners’ compliance with the Code of Conduct and Memorandum of Understanding on the ASWAp; and
   
7. 
   Liaising with the development partners, responding to requests for information and arranging ad hoc meetings outside the cycle of meetings for the various bodies and structures responsible for ASWAp delivery.
   
8. 
   Linking with various stakeholders at national and international level involved in ASWAp activities
   
9. 
   Providing leadership and supervision to staff under the Secretariat
   
10. 
    Undertaking any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the PS or the Executive Management Committee
    

Under the general leadership of the ASWAp Coordinator he or she shall be responsible for the management operations of the ASWAp. Specific responsibilities shall include:

1. 
   Preparation and consolidation of reports of Technical Working Groups
   
2. 
   Advising Directors and technical staff on matters of implementation of the ASWAp
   
3. 
   Monitoring implementation of technical work plans and programmes by various key stakeholders
   
4. 
   Identification and facilitation of capacity building needs for effective implementation of approved programmes
   
5. 
   Facilitation of development and or review of technical systems, policies and guidelines
   
6. 
   Serve as a Secretary of Technical Working Groups
   
7. 
   Undertake any other duties that may be assigned by the ASWAp Coordinator as appropriate.
   

Under the general leadership of the ASWAp Coordinator he or she shall be responsible for the technical operations of the ASWAp. Specific responsibilities shall include:

1. 
   Development and review of annual programmes and budgets for the Secretariat
   
2. 
   Preparation and consolidation of reports of the Management Working Group
   
3. 
   Coordination and facilitation of development and review of management systems (finance, procurement, ICT, HR etc) relevant to effective implementation of ASWAp
   
4. 
   Facilitation of leadership and management development needs assessment among key stakeholders in liaison with Heads of divisions and departments.
   
5. 
   Supervision of ASWAp support staff
   
6. 
   Serve as a Secretary of the Management Working Group
   
7. 
   Undertake any other duties that may be assigned by the ASWAp Coordinator as appropriate.