Project Manager, Project Coordinator – Agronomy, Project Driver Cum Assistant Logistician (All to be based in Iringa) At CARE

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice and places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope—all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe.

CARE began working in Tanzania in April 1994, in response to the crisis in Rwanda and the subsequent influx of refugees into the Kagera Region of North-western Tanzania. Over the subsequent years, CARE Tanzania developed innovative education, health, microfinance, and environmental programs across most regions of the country. In Tanzania CARE works with the Government both in mainland and Zanzibar and other stakeholders to transform communities and ensure financial inclusion and independence, health and nutrition, climate-smart development resilience, especially for women and girls.

CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit self-motivated, results driven, dynamic, suitably qualified, competent and dedicated Tanzanians to fill various new positions in the organization in agricultural sector to implement solutions for our beneficiaries in the food production and farming industries.

About Scale Up FFBS Project

Scale FFBS Project funded by Anonymous donor seeks to supports women to become successful farmers, businesspeople, leaders and agents of change. This holistic approach expects to teach women farmers good agricultural practices to improve yields in an environmentally sustainable way, incorporating climate-smart tools and techniques to help them adapt to climate change. It will also enable farmers to access markets and sell at competitive prices, collaborate with one another a, and engage in beneficial and efficient decision – making.

1. Project Manager for Scale Up FFBS Approach Initiative (to be based in Iringa)

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager will lead on the implementation phase of the Scale Up FFBS approach, providing technical advisory on FFBS approach for farming that are appropriate to the beneficiaries.

The major responsibility of the Project Manager (PM) is to lead and oversee work in Iringa district council of Iringa Region. Provide overall leadership, coordination and management of the project, and will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery and accomplishment of the core objectives under his/her responsibility. The position will be responsible for providing strategic decisions on scaling up FFBS approach or sustaining key project results, assist the Project Agronomist for effective implementation of their respective activities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key government partners, buyers, donors and NGOs working in the same geographic areas.

He/she will establish partnership with LGA, buyers, farmer cooperatives and government stakeholders, and will work closely with relevant actors in the agriculture sub-sector to ensure successful introduction of FFBS approach to the farmer and adoption by farmers in the selected parts of the operations. He/ She will work in close collaboration with the Agronomist who will guide the project beneficiaries regarding the implementation of project activities. The position is expected to maintain effective working relationships with other CARE staff members and will direct report to the Program Director to be based in Iringa.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on the delivery of the project implementation phase and provide technical inputs in close collaboration with other team members
• Participate in mainstreaming gender in activities to ensure women among the target beneficiaries of the project
• Networking, Learning, Representation, Strengthening and maintaining relations with relevant government line ministries (LGA and MoA) and private sector/research institutions to coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in agriculture development and marketing
• Design a strategy to strengthen linkages with any other NGO’s, private sector and service providers or government agencies in supporting and addressing various farmer’s needs
• Develop project work plans and ensure timely implementation of the project activities in line with work plans and activity schedules
• Provide technical assistance for the design of the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy.
• Organize and assist with management of project budgets.
• Supporting and contribute to the project’s quarterly and annual reports by highlighting successes, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities in the agricultural programming within the component.
• Staff and Performance Management by supervising and support staff, ensuring activities are on track

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness management or Agronomy,

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 7 years’ experience in agro-business development and management of agriculture focused projects.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with private sector players (financial institutions, buyers, traders, transporters, input suppliers, processors in agriculture value chain)
• Experience with FFBS Approach; practices, principles and operations associated with modern production agriculture.
• Knowledge of agronomic principles and practices, including crops, soils and nutrients.
• Proven experience delivering agriculture focussed project to improve livelihood and reduce poverty of smallholder farmers in Tanzania
• Knowledge of the agriculture sector in Tanzania and its regulation and stakeholders
• Experience with programming that integrates gender equality and women’s empowerment

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Management skills and commercial acumen
• Demonstrated understanding and application of international standard policy.
• Proven ability to forge strong professional relationships and facilitate coordination with donors, implementing partners, local government and communities in public and private sector.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including native Kiswahili and strong English language skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work calmly under pressure to deliver and work with others and collaborate as part of a team member.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in working with numbers
• Strong analytical ability, able to evaluate and to appraise critically quantitative and qualitative information.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Tanzanian country context strongly preferred.
• Willing to travel regularly within remote rural areas in Iringa district as required.

2. Project Coordinator – Agronomy (to be based in Iringa)

JOB SUMMARY

This role will examine, research, and solve problems related to crop management, output, and quality. The position in collaboration with LGA officials, input companies, research institutions will also develop tailored agronomic approaches and oversee interventions. The agronomist will focus on developing and promoting better farming practices. Through VSLA, saving groups and producer groups within the implementation area, the Project Coordinator ensures all interventions implemented by partners and market actors are based on evidence of success and best practices. S/he will provide leadership for engaging the private sector company (BDS) which will facilitate robust and equitable market linkage; Increased productivity and adaptive capacity among target small-scale women farmers, results in increased production, reduce food loss and waste, improve market access, resilience, adapt to climate change, and boost nutrition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and provide guidance to VSLAs and producer groups to advance collective investment ideas into actual market-driven investments around viable agriculture technology, infrastructure, inputs, and working capital
• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
• Build and strengthen technical capacities of VSLAs and producer groups for developing alternative agriculture business development options including technology, infrastructure and input capital to be earmarked for collective investments
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, farmers, or other interested parties.
• Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
• Developing planting schedules, budgets, and timelines for farming activities.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in agronomy, agriculture or a related field.
• Further education and experience may be preferred.
• Additional certifications as added advantage.
• Valid class D driving license.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• At least 4 years of strong experience on agriculture market systems development for growth using Making Markets work for the poor (M4P) approach
• 4 years’ experience in strategic engagement with private sector partners including input dealers, financial institutions, processors and off-taker
• Knowledge of agri-food chain processes
• Ability to drive a motorcycle in rural areas

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Exceptional active listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Presentation skills
• Organization and planning capabilities
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the agricultural technology sector
• Proficiency with computers, especially with hands on usage of Microsoft Office suite and ability to prepare report

3. Project Driver Cum Assistant Logistician (to be based in Iringa)

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for carrying out duties as a driver cum Assistant Logistician, effectively and efficiently, observing all current organization’s vehicle, motorcycle and generator operating policies and procedures. The driver will also be responsible for ensuring safety of the passengers, vehicle and the tools assigned to him/her and devising ways and maintaining high fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs. The driver Cum Assistant Logistician is responsible for driving an office vehicle including the maintenance records and ensures that routing maintenance is carried out on schedules. The position will be responsible for inspecting the vehicle on daily basis to ensure that it is clean, undamaged and in working order.

The position will also provide Logistics support in the field office ensuring the routine office facility management is adequately taken care and Fleet management Policies and Procedures are applied and adhered to. With guidance and support from the supervisor will facilitate logistics-cohesion in the field office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive office vehicle within and outside the operational area trips in Tanzania.
• Maintain defensive driving plus presenting safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure.
• Maintains office vehicle maintenance records and ensures that the routine maintenance is carried out on schedule.
• Maintains accurate, up to date records on trip sheets, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management.
• Reviews staff car requests with the supervisor and finalize/maintenance schedule on a daily basis. Notifies the supervisor of any deviations from the approved schedule in order to ensure staff requests are honoured or different arrangements made.
• Maintaining proper records for fuel and reports for any shortage before the start of journey.
• Dispatches office documents/mails to different vendors, partners and customers as assigned.
• Provide Logistics Supports to staff, office errands and general office support.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary School Ordinary Level Certificate
• Diploma or an equivalent to Technical/Artisan Qualification from a recognized institution or equivalent education in combination with qualifying experience
• Valid and Clean driver’s license class C and willingness to travel in rural areas.
• Certified driver from NIT (National Institute of Transportation) – added advantage

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 5 years’ experience driving all types of vehicles (heavy and light) in International organisation or local NGO, private sector or Government sector whose nature of the job includes driving in remote areas with poor road infrastructure
• Requires sufficient skills in the application of a specific discipline relevant to the organization’s requirements.
• Experience at checking vehicle for problems and performing pre/post trip maintenance tasks.
• At least 2 years working experience in managing administration errands, logistics support and fleet management in an International non-Governmental Organization funded by donors with strict rules and regulations

Desired

• Vocational Trainings in Mechanics and or Automobile
• Ability to drive a motorcycle,

COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional active listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Road traffic rules and regulations
• Proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Office.
• Able to use effective management systems/tools for self
• Proficient in minute taking, documentation, and simple report writing and prepare vehicle performance management and administration reports
• Good communication skills both oral and written including good interpersonal skills with speaking English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work on own initiative, with a creative approach to problem solving, good planning, strong time management and organizing skills.