TAHA is an apex private sector member-based organization mandated to develop and promote horticulture (flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds) in Tanzania. TAHA’s goal is to improve the growth and competitiveness of horticultural industry in the country for social and economic gains. TAHA is a unified voicing platform for Tanzania horticulture, representing farmers at all levels, processors, exporters and service providers in the horticultural industry in Tanzania.
Tanzania career opportunities
Activity backgroundTAHA is currently implementing a 5-year USAID funded project called “Tuhifadhi Chakula”. The purpose of the Project is to reduce food loss and waste and resultant climate effects for improved food security and livelihoods. The project is focusing on reducing food loss and food waste by addressing post-harvest handling issues within key value chains with major contribution to Tanzania food security basket. The project will implement interventions around four (4) main thematic areas, which are improve food handling, storage and value addition at producer and commercial levels, facilitate market access to ensure agricultural goods reach consumers, inform, and promote policy and regulatory frameworks that reduce food loss and waste and strengthen local organizations capacity to lead on post-harvest management.
TAHA is seeking for a motivated and experienced Tanzanian to fill positions as described below.
Tanzania career opportunities
Job type: Full-time
Position: Value Chain Development Assistant (Internship position)Reporting to: Value Chain Development Officer
Duty station: Mbeya (1), Morogoro (1), Njombe (1), Tanga (1) & Unguja-Zanzibar (1)
Overview
The Value Chain Development Assistant is responsible for supporting and ensuring on ground operational efficiency of the project value chain components. This role encompasses support defining project operational activities, in alignment with the project value chain framework and the Overall Workplan implementation.
Scope of work
• Under guidance of VCDOs support and provide Agronomic skills and knowledge to project beneficiaries especially farmers in collaboration with project partners including the government.
• Lead on developing and managing beneficiaries/stakeholder’s database and share with the Value Chain department
• Support VCDOs to plan, prepare activity plans and organize on ground activities implementation
• Undertake on ground Project activities implementation of all project components including building capacity of all project beneficiaries in post-harvest management, value addition and climate smart Agriculture.
• Work closely with Value Chain Development Department Administration to support onground administrative activities
Employment opportunities
• Under guidance of VCDOs support the implementation of strategies to reduce food loss and waste, focusing on post-harvest handling, storage, and processing practices.
• Collaborate and work closely with Value Chain Development department staff in planning the implementation of various activities on ground.
• Identify on ground available post-harvest technologies and link them with farmers, processors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of training programs (TOTs) for stakeholders (farmers, processors, distributors, and community-based organizations (CBOs/AMCOSs) involved in the value chains, aiming to enhance their skills and knowledge on post-harvest management for cascading effect.
• Participate in the technical implementation of on ground sub-awardees activities, ensuring adherence to implementation and achieving project objectives.
• Support in the development of quarterly reports and other regular reports on the progress of value chain development activities.
Qualifications and skills
Degree Level: A bachelor’s degree of Agronomy, General Agriculture degree and Extension Services.
Experience: At least 1 year of experience working in agricultural sector.
Key Skills: High level of leadership, interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders.
Application ProcedureInterested and qualified individuals should send their applications enclosing detailed:
- Application letter.
- Curriculum vitae (not exceeding 4 pages).
- Copies of qualification certificates.
The cover letter to be addressed to:
Human Resources and Administration Manager,
TAHA, P.O. Box 16520, ARUSHA.
Application Instructions
- Submission: All applications must be submitted via email to the following address: [email protected].
- Subject Line: In the subject line of your email, clearly state the position you are applying for. For example: “APPLICATION FOR MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING SPECIALIST POSITION.”
- Deadline: The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday, 29th December 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- Adherence: Please carefully adhere to all instructions provided above. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in your application not being reviewed.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be remunerated according to the TAHA salary scale, and in alignment with the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. Other employment benefits will be as per the organization’s policy.
Note
TAHA is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for the open positions. TAHA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
