Technical Manager - Extension Services and Training
2025-04-07T09:26:21+00:00
Lutheran World Relief
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Dar es salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Nonprofit, and NGO
Agricultural Services & Products
2025-04-24T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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Job Brief:
Lutheran World Relief is seeking a Technical Manager, Extension Services and Training for a five-year USDA project that is designed to develop and transform small and medium enterprise (SMEs) poultry value chain into sustainable commercial business in Tanzania. The project will strengthen the feed sector and Improved animal health management practices; build capacity in agricultural finance services; and strengthen of the extension and service providers in Mbeya, Iringa, Songwe and Rukwa. The position will be based in Mbeya, Tanzania and will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the principal lead and subject matter expert on agricultural extension services and training of the Kuku Biashara project.
- Manage the development and implementation of a systematic extension and training strategy by working collaboratively with other project leads and subject matter experts.
- Coordinate and supervise all training and extension services of the project by working closely with other technical staff to ensure high-quality extension and training approaches are implemented.
- Share training and learning across the project, document and report performance improvement and summarize and disseminate successes to project leadership and the donor.
- Standard technical content, training curricula, and other technical extension materials.
- Build the capacity of relevant project staff to undertake regular, consistent, and effective extension services and training.
- Drive agricultural extension service delivery among farmers, farmer associations and organizations and coordinate review and value of training.
- Supervise sub-grantees undertaking bird extension services, ensuring quality and consistent support to sector actors.
- Manage deployment of SBC campaigns to increase farmer knowledge on better and economic GAHP of poultry.
- Manage the day-to-day implementation of all extension services and training activities, specifically the farmer field school and other extension models aimed at growing farmer productivity and income.
- Facilitate and provide guidance to farmers on appropriate cropping patterns and farming system techniques through establishment of demo plots to promote the adoption of good agricultural practices.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders (private and public sector actors) and represent the organization effectively by participating in external engagement with partners at the community, LGA and State levels.
- Prepare and edit reports, manuals, and guidelines for extension services and training.
- Actively engage with digital technologies and approaches that will enhance impact and scale while gaining operational efficiency.
- Support monitoring & evaluation activities in coordination with the M&E unit and ensure timely completion of project performance tools.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Economics and Agribusiness, Applied Agriculture Extension, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry or a related area
- Knowledge in animal husbandry, agriculture, value chain development, food and nutrition security programs, specifically experience in poultry, soybean, sunflower and sorghum value chains.
- Five years of progressively senior experience working with extension and advisory services on farming and livestock sector productivity.
- Experienced trainers and facilitators with exceptional skills in designing curricula and conducting skills-building workshops and implementing capacity strengthening approaches with a variety of stakeholders, from government officials, program managers, and implementers to civil society organizations, representatives of diverse community groups, and faith-based groups.
- Experience with the implementation of climate smart agriculture (CSA), agribusiness and market system strengthening interventions among smallholder farmer cooperatives in rural communities.
- Experience building partnerships across the private and public sectors, community-based stakeholders and other relevant agricultural agencies/institutions in Tanzania.
- Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken): Fluency in Swahili is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge in animal husbandry, agriculture, value chain development, food and nutrition security programs, specifically experience in poultry, soybean, sunflower and sorghum value chains.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- The physical requirements that may be needed to execute responsibilities may include bending, standing, and walking
- The mental requirements that are essential to satisfactorily executing the responsibilities outlined in this job description include, but not limited to: learning new tasks, comprehending, and retaining information, completing tasks independently, effectively communicating verbally and in writing, demonstrating proficiency in using computer software to perform assigned tasks.
Serve as the principal lead and subject matter expert on agricultural extension services and training of the Kuku Biashara project. Manage the development and implementation of a systematic extension and training strategy by working collaboratively with other project leads and subject matter experts. Coordinate and supervise all training and extension services of the project by working closely with other technical staff to ensure high-quality extension and training approaches are implemented. Share training and learning across the project, document and report performance improvement and summarize and disseminate successes to project leadership and the donor. Standard technical content, training curricula, and other technical extension materials. Build the capacity of relevant project staff to undertake regular, consistent, and effective extension services and training. Drive agricultural extension service delivery among farmers, farmer associations and organizations and coordinate review and value of training. Supervise sub-grantees undertaking bird extension services, ensuring quality and consistent support to sector actors. Manage deployment of SBC campaigns to increase farmer knowledge on better and economic GAHP of poultry. Manage the day-to-day implementation of all extension services and training activities, specifically the farmer field school and other extension models aimed at growing farmer productivity and income. Facilitate and provide guidance to farmers on appropriate cropping patterns and farming system techniques through establishment of demo plots to promote the adoption of good agricultural practices. Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders (private and public sector actors) and represent the organization effectively by participating in external engagement with partners at the community, LGA and State levels. Prepare and edit reports, manuals, and guidelines for extension services and training. Actively engage with digital technologies and approaches that will enhance impact and scale while gaining operational efficiency. Support monitoring & evaluation activities in coordination with the M&E unit and ensure timely completion of project performance tools
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Economics and Agribusiness, Applied Agriculture Extension, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry or a related area Knowledge in animal husbandry, agriculture, value chain development, food and nutrition security programs, specifically experience in poultry, soybean, sunflower and sorghum value chains. Five years of progressively senior experience working with extension and advisory services on farming and livestock sector productivity. Experienced trainers and facilitators with exceptional skills in designing curricula and conducting skills-building workshops and implementing capacity strengthening approaches with a variety of stakeholders, from government officials, program managers, and implementers to civil society organizations, representatives of diverse community groups, and faith-based groups. Experience with the implementation of climate smart agriculture (CSA), agribusiness and market system strengthening interventions among smallholder farmer cooperatives in rural communities. Experience building partnerships across the private and public sectors, community-based stakeholders and other relevant agricultural agencies/institutions in Tanzania. Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Fluency in English (written and spoken): Fluency in Swahili is preferred.
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Vacancy title:
Technical Manager - Extension Services and Training
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
Lutheran World Relief
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 24 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Brief:
Lutheran World Relief is seeking a Technical Manager, Extension Services and Training for a five-year USDA project that is designed to develop and transform small and medium enterprise (SMEs) poultry value chain into sustainable commercial business in Tanzania. The project will strengthen the feed sector and Improved animal health management practices; build capacity in agricultural finance services; and strengthen of the extension and service providers in Mbeya, Iringa, Songwe and Rukwa. The position will be based in Mbeya, Tanzania and will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the principal lead and subject matter expert on agricultural extension services and training of the Kuku Biashara project.
- Manage the development and implementation of a systematic extension and training strategy by working collaboratively with other project leads and subject matter experts.
- Coordinate and supervise all training and extension services of the project by working closely with other technical staff to ensure high-quality extension and training approaches are implemented.
- Share training and learning across the project, document and report performance improvement and summarize and disseminate successes to project leadership and the donor.
- Standard technical content, training curricula, and other technical extension materials.
- Build the capacity of relevant project staff to undertake regular, consistent, and effective extension services and training.
- Drive agricultural extension service delivery among farmers, farmer associations and organizations and coordinate review and value of training.
- Supervise sub-grantees undertaking bird extension services, ensuring quality and consistent support to sector actors.
- Manage deployment of SBC campaigns to increase farmer knowledge on better and economic GAHP of poultry.
- Manage the day-to-day implementation of all extension services and training activities, specifically the farmer field school and other extension models aimed at growing farmer productivity and income.
- Facilitate and provide guidance to farmers on appropriate cropping patterns and farming system techniques through establishment of demo plots to promote the adoption of good agricultural practices.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders (private and public sector actors) and represent the organization effectively by participating in external engagement with partners at the community, LGA and State levels.
- Prepare and edit reports, manuals, and guidelines for extension services and training.
- Actively engage with digital technologies and approaches that will enhance impact and scale while gaining operational efficiency.
- Support monitoring & evaluation activities in coordination with the M&E unit and ensure timely completion of project performance tools.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Economics and Agribusiness, Applied Agriculture Extension, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry or a related area
- Knowledge in animal husbandry, agriculture, value chain development, food and nutrition security programs, specifically experience in poultry, soybean, sunflower and sorghum value chains.
- Five years of progressively senior experience working with extension and advisory services on farming and livestock sector productivity.
- Experienced trainers and facilitators with exceptional skills in designing curricula and conducting skills-building workshops and implementing capacity strengthening approaches with a variety of stakeholders, from government officials, program managers, and implementers to civil society organizations, representatives of diverse community groups, and faith-based groups.
- Experience with the implementation of climate smart agriculture (CSA), agribusiness and market system strengthening interventions among smallholder farmer cooperatives in rural communities.
- Experience building partnerships across the private and public sectors, community-based stakeholders and other relevant agricultural agencies/institutions in Tanzania.
- Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken): Fluency in Swahili is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge in animal husbandry, agriculture, value chain development, food and nutrition security programs, specifically experience in poultry, soybean, sunflower and sorghum value chains.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- The physical requirements that may be needed to execute responsibilities may include bending, standing, and walking
- The mental requirements that are essential to satisfactorily executing the responsibilities outlined in this job description include, but not limited to: learning new tasks, comprehending, and retaining information, completing tasks independently, effectively communicating verbally and in writing, demonstrating proficiency in using computer software to perform assigned tasks.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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