Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Contribute towards the development of market access support initiatives for smallholder farmers in a multi-stakeholder setting.
• Provide project management support to the smallholder farmer support unit, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider smallholder support programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures as well as common interest identified among value chain stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal and external project counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
• Identify target farmer organizations and farmer-friendly aggregators by managing the selection and due diligence process; collect, analyze and assess profiles of target farmer organizations and their farm business management practices.
• Link identified farmer organizations and aggregators with forward delivery contracts by private-sector off-takers interested in WFP-managed projects.
• Based on farmer data analysis, identify opportunities to build pro-smallholder staple value chains through partnerships with other key value chain stakeholders (aggregators, extension agents, input suppliers, credit providers and off-takers).
• Plan and manage farmer training on agronomic practices, post-harvest handling and delivery planning; ensure effective knowledge transfer by instituting and leveraging the lead farmer structure within the supported farmer organizations.
• Assist the head of unit in the development of market-based business plans and their implementation model across key value chain stakeholders.
• Manage national team members involved in smallholder market linkage projects, providing guidance and oversight as needed.
• Provide technical support to the cooperating partners and monitor their performance to meet the project objectives.
• In consultation with the M&E and VAM unit, develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
• Draft or contribute to drafting progress reports, corporate and donor reports on smallholder value chain support projects implemented under the CSP/Activity five as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ability to frequently travel within the country.
• Knowledge of various aspects of financial services and business modelling is a bonus.
• Strong ability to take initiative with research and analysis and produce valuable results in conditions of uncertainty; solid operational skills including problem solving and project management skills, including ability to work and deliver projects proactively and under pressure.
• Relevant experience in development and agricultural fields, with emphasis on pro-smallholder approaches; Experience in agriculture commercialization approaches; agronomy; and strong understanding of policy analysis, regional trade and marketing.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Five or more years of experience in agribusiness, project management and value chain analysis with a strong focus on the private sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SMEs, pro-smallholder procurement and commercial agriculture models.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consistent and timely client service to meet the changing needs and expectations of clients, allowing clients to actively participate in and contribute to decisions that are relevant to their needs. Make adjustments to services as required.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, establish priorities and monitor own work plan with minimum supervision.
• The position is open to Tanzanian nationals only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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