Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duty and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Project Manager (PM) and in coordination with the Operation Officer (OO), the Agricultural Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and supervising two Field Agents and ensuring the effective execution of project activities.
1. Supervision and Technical Support
• Supervise and support the Field Agents in the implementation of project activities.
• Provide technical guidance on sustainable agriculture practices, irrigation systems, school gardens, and food production.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and identify potential bottlenecks to propose solutions.

2. Project Implementation and Monitoring
• Coordinate and monitor activities such as school gardens, poultry distribution, irrigation system installation, and training sessions.
• Supervise and ensure the quality of data collection, including the use of the KOBO system for monitoring and evaluation.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess progress, provide technical feedback, and support Field Agents in problem-solving.

3. Capacity Building and Training
• Organize and deliver training sessions for Field Agents, farmers, and local stakeholders on sustainable agriculture, food security, and hygiene practices.
• Ensure that agricultural extension officers and beneficiaries receive appropriate guidance on best practices.

4. Engagement with Beneficiaries and Local Authorities
• Maintain continuous dialogue with local authorities, school committees, and community leaders to enhance project acceptance and participation.
• Facilitate communication between beneficiaries and the project team to ensure responsiveness to emerging needs.

5. Reporting and Documentation
• Compile monthly progress reports on agricultural activities, including challenges and recommendations.
• Ensure proper documentation of best practices and lessons learned for future project planning.
• Support the PM and OO in preparing technical reports and donor communications.

Required Competencies
• Proven experience in project coordination and supervision in rural development or humanitarian projects.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural practices, food security strategies, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
• Ability to work with rural communities and effectively communicate with beneficiaries and local stakeholders.
• Experience in managing field teams and training field personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Food Security, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in NGOs and/or as Agricultural Coordinator.
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili with strong reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Tanzanian citizenship.

Additional Valuable Competencies
• Previous experience in similar projects within the intervention area (Iringa Rural and Kilolo Districts).
• Prior work experience with Italian NGOs operating in Tanzania.
• Valid driving license with experience in driving on rural and unpaved roads.
• Familiarity with local languages (Kihehe and/or Kibena).
The Employee is requested to maintain a flexible attitude and a good degree of adaptation to possible modifications and/or integrations to the foreseen duties based on local necessities. Furthermore, efforts should be made to integrate the work into the wider context of CEFA’s presence in Tanzania to facilitate consistency and continuity among current and prospective projects.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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