Vacancy title:
Project Officer Agroecology Masasi
Jobs at:
SWISSAID OfficeDeadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 29 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose:
Some of the key duties and responsibilities:
• Develop training material and provide training on agroecology to a wide range of stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, extension officers, youth, students and other stakeholders.
• Establish farmer field schools and facilitate knowledge transfer at the group and community level.
• Participate in organizing and coordinating regular visits and outreach events at the demonstration plot in project areas
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of agroecology demonstration farms at village / ward level
• Provide technical backstopping in agroecology to farmer groups and other stakeholders.
• Participate in preparing annual, quarterly and monthly plans and reports on projects activities.
• Support other projects as needed and foster good coordination and synergies with other elements of the Country Programme.
• Promote and use new technologies, in particular dedicated smartphone applications.
Qualifications and experience:
• Hold a bachelor degree in the area of agriculture, preferably in agronomy/horticulture, with a minimum of three years working experience.
• A certificate or diploma and/or a significant experience in the area of ecological organic agriculture / agro-ecology is the added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and leadership, with capacity to effectively manage multi-years projects and lead a team of up to 5 people.
• Interest and experience with grassroots communities in the agriculture sector.
• Practical experience and interest in working with multiple partners, including the government, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector.
• A commitment to equal opportunities and promotion of gender equity.
• High-level analytical and report-writing skills in English.
• Fluent in English and Swahili.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and under pressure.
• Be focused on results, with a strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Be a team player.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Candidates should submit a letter of intent describing how they qualify for this position, a CV, two referees including contact phone numbers and email address at their earliest convenience.
Deadline: 29th June 2023
Applicants MUST indicate expected gross salary in Tanzania shillings
Send application to: info@swissaidtanzania.org
Qualified women candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
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