Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Objectives of the assignment
The overall objective of this assignment is to develop and publish the one position paper on:
1. Avocado production and marketing in Tanzania.
2. Coffee Production and Marketing in Tanzania
3. Tea production and marketing in Tanzania
4. Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and Certification process (impact of VSS and private certification) in for smallholder farmers in Tanzania.

Deliverables
1. One position paper topic for each theme: avocado, coffee, tea and VSS (to be agreed with the project team)
2. One position paper developed and published for each topic/theme

Qualification, skills and experience required
Education
• University degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Environmental Sciences or related and relevant field (master degree and above preferred).
• Relevant professional training and experience in paper writing and publication

Experience
• At least 5 years’ working experience in horticulture (for avocado), agriculture sector in Tanzania.
• Experience in voluntary sustainability standards and certification schemes required (for VSS and certification position paper)
• At least five years’ experience in conducting and leading writeshop and publication of position papers
Consultancy period
Details will be worked out jointly with the consultant team and project staff. However, the work is expected to commence in December 12th for an estimated 30 days’ period. This time duration does not include the writeshop, which will be organized and coordinated by Solidaridad.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications should be submitted no later than 5th December 2022. Applications should include the following: Application letter/proposal addressing understanding of this ToR, candidate’s previous experience as well as their interest for the position. It should also indicate the candidate’s availability and consultancy rates. The rates should be in Tanzania Shillings (Tsh) and should cover all costs expected to be incurred by a consultant.
Include one (1) updated CV for the consultant and at least two publications (link) that the consultant has done before.

Please apply for only one topic/theme (avocado/coffee/tea/VSS).
All applications should be sent to the following email: procurement.tz@solidaridadnetwork.org 
Attn: Country Manager
Solidaridad Eastern and Central Africa Expertise Centre (Tanzania office)
P.O. Box 544 - Arusha

Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only successful candidates will be contacted.

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