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Effective agriculture has the power to change lives. It underpins prosperity, food security and stability the world over. Farm Africa focuses on transforming agriculture and managing natural resources sustainably. We champion a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets.

We work with different types of farmers in a range of regions. Their local situations vary, but the problems they face are all too familiar: lack of training and technology, inadequate inputs, no finance, vulnerability to climate change and poor links to markets.

We have an ambitious strategy to expand our work over the next five years. We’ll increase our impact. Lift more communities out of poverty. Work with more corporate partners who share our vision. Open up more agricultural markets. Provide more expertise.

We’ll make change happen.

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‘NOURISH Tanzania’ Job Vacancies

SNV and Farm Africa have a unique opportunity for high-calibre national candidates to join a major new multi-partner, multi-disciplinary food security and nutrition project in Tanzania, with the exciting and rewarding prospect of making a real impact.

We are looking to form a talented and experienced team to immediately start implementing NOURISH. Interested candidates should meet the role requirements outlined and exhibit a strong desire to be a catalyst for change.  SNV and Farm Africa are equal opportunities for employers, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Value Chain Coordinators

There are two Coordinator positions one responsible for sorghum value chains, based in Dodoma, and another one for horticulture value chains, based in Sumbawanga.

The NOURISH Project Value Chain Coordinators play a central role in ensuring the effective delivery of four complex value chain interventions (sorghum, sunflower, common bean, and vegetable value chains), providing strong technical competence and field coordination functions. The roles are responsible for the achievement of respective value chain outputs and outcomes. They will lead the planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring, and learning processes in relation to each respective value chain strategy while ensuring adherence with organisation and donor requirements. Value Chain Coordinators will manage specific private and public sector stakeholder relationships and be directly responsible for certain technical delivery roles. Internally, the roles will line manage and provide necessary technical guidance and support to Value Chain Officers (and collaborate closely with all cross-cutting and supportive roles) to ensure implementation of assigned project activities within the planned timeframes and budget.

The Two successful candidates will have a track record in successful value chain intervention delivery involving aspects of planning, stakeholder coordination, activity implementation, team collaboration, budget management, monitoring, and reporting. They will have relevant in-depth knowledge of the specific value chains and opportunities for market-based interventions to transform in line with project objectives, knowledge of nutrition, climate and gender-sensitive approaches, and practical experience gained from working within either the private sector, the public sector, or a development organisation.

To Apply

If you are interested in these roles, more information can be found in the job description. If you would like to apply, please submit a CV (no more than 3 pages), along with a motivation letter detailing your interest, suitability and expected salary for the role (no more than 1 page). Please also include a brief write-up (no more than 1 page) which answers the following question: “What do you think are the key opportunities and challenges facing the sorghum or Horticulture Value chain in Tanzania’s agriculture sector?” The position applied must clearly state the value chain and preferred employment location.

*Please note, any applications that do not respond to this question will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to Tanzaniarecruitment@farmafrica.org by 5:00 pm EAT Tuesday, 20 February 2024.


Value Chain Officers

There are four Officer positions. Two of these roles will be responsible for the sorghum value chains and will be based in Dodoma. There will also be two Officers responsible for the horticulture value chains based in Sumbawanga.

The NOURISH Project Value Chain Officers play essential stakeholder collaboration and field delivery roles for two complex value chain interventions (sorghum and vegetable value chains). The roles are responsible for the planning, implementation and reporting of specific value chain activities to enhance smallholder farmer (SHF) seed availability and uptake, SHF access to finance, SHF capacity to manage climate-smart agriculture and post-harvest loss, SHF-private sector inputs and market linkages, and MSME technical and business capacity. Key responsibilities will relate to the mapping, registering and onboarding potential value chain actors; conducting capacity needs assessments, developing and delivering customized capacity development activities; undertaking field-level farmer outreach and mobilization; and convening B2B meetings and brokering partnerships. Value Chain Officers will collaborate closely with the two CSO partners as well as many private and public sector actors.

The four successful candidates will have a track record in successful value chain intervention delivery involving aspects of planning, stakeholder collaboration, activity implementation, team collaboration, monitoring, and reporting. They will have relevant knowledge and experience of agriculture in Tanzania, the specific value chains, and practical experience gained from working within either the private sector, the public sector, or a development organisation.

To Apply

If you are interested in these roles, more information can be found in the job description. If you would like to apply, please submit a CV (no more than 3 pages) and a motivation letter detailing your interest, suitability and expected salary for the role (no more than 1 page). Please also include a brief write-up (no more than 1 page) which answers the following question: “What do you think are the top three challenges facing food security and nutrition in Tanzania?” The position applied must clearly state the value chain and preferred employment location.

Please note, any applications that do not respond to this question will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to Tanzaniarecruitment@farmafrica.org by 5:00 pm EAT Tuesday, 20, February 2024.


Agtech Coordinator

One role, preferably based in Dodoma or Sumbawanga (we will consider Dar es Salaam for exceptional candidates) with regular field travel (40-50%).

The NOURISH Project AgTech coordinator plays a vital role in bridging the gap between digital technology and agriculture, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable practices in the five-year NOURISH project. The role will provide technical and administrative management support for project operations to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project through the integration of relevant and effective digital technology. She/he will facilitate the integration and adoption of technology in the target agricultural value chains and geographies in the project. This role aims to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in farming practices by leveraging the potential of digital agricultural and financial technology solutions.

She/he will work closely with the project management teams to oversee the implementation of digital agriculture technology solutions for smallholder farmers and agribusiness in the targeted regions. She/he will support the NOURISH project’s digital agriculture strategy development and rural transformation through digitalization and support technology and ICT innovations related to food security, agriculture and rural development issues. She/he will also be a key point of contact and work directly with identified digital service providers to strengthen partnerships and support capacity development and resource mobilization. The selected candidate will have relevant experience and in-depth knowledge of how to apply digital technologies and solutions within development projects in the agriculture sector.

To Apply

If you are interested in this role, more information can be found in the job description. If you would like to apply, please submit a CV (no more than 3 pages) and a motivation letter detailing your interest, suitability and expected salary for the role (no more than 1 page). Please also include a brief write-up (no more than 1 page) which also answers the following question: “What do you think are the key opportunities for employing digital technology in Tanzania’s agriculture sector?”

Please note, any applications that do not respond to this question will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to Tanzaniarecruitment@farmafrica.org by 5:00 pm EAT Tuesday, 20 February 2024.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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