Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Solidaridad is a global civil society organization (CSO) that provides market driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.

Title: Senior Project Officers (SPO) (2)
Duration: 1-year contract (extension based on performance)
Reporting line: Project Manager
Position level: Mid-level
Location: 1 SPO for horticulture in Zanzibar & 1 SPO for coffee in Mbinga

Position Overview: Main objective of the function Solidaridad’s certification and beyond program is designed to use voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) to improve market access opportunities for Tanzanian “branded” sustainably produced tea, coffee and horticulture commodities at domestic, regional and international levels. The project shall address issues surrounding effective use of certification schemes and related requirements of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) to improve the positioning and drive market entry opportunities for targeted Tanzanian “branded” sustainable tea, coffee and horticulture products.

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for the day to day design and implementation of the action and project deliverable. S/he is responsible for the coordination of interventions with Partner beneficiaries and related processes to ensure that Solidaridad certification and beyond project is delivered on time and produce the desired results within scope and allocated resource envelope. We are recruiting for two positions. .

Knowledge and Experience
• Relevant academic level education- Undergraduate degree or higher – in relevant field (e.g. Agriculture, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Science, Project Management, Strategic Management etc.).
• At least three (3) years’ experience working with projects funded by international agencies or development partners.
• Demonstrable experience in project design, planning and implementation. • Experience with proposal writing and technical report writing.
• Experience in designing and facilitating workshops and seminars would be desirable.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Specific Job Requirements
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to implement projects and local partners to effectively meet project needs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental organizations and local communities in carrying out project objectives.
• Excellent reporting skills and ability to relate sensitively to diverse groups.
• Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English and Swahili).
• Excellent critical, creative thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience in program administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.
• Ability to work with database applications.
• Knowledge of project funding procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work in diverse situations.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in the agriculture value chain for coffee, tea and horticulture.
• Experience in implementing certification projects is a must.
• Demonstrate experience in a similar position.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates that meet the above qualifications should send their cover letter, CVs and salary expectation to:
Emails: hr.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org 
Subject: “Senior Project Officer – Tanzania certification and beyond” Deadline: 05th March 2020 at 5:00 pm (EAT).
The CVs will be evaluated as they are received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: This position is open to Tanzanian nationals and/or candidates that can prove they have the right to work in Tanzania at the time of their application.

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