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MEDA Tanzania has 5 vacancies in its MMB Project team in the Lake Zone as well as Mkuranga, Rufiji and Mtwara areas to join a rewarding and fast-paced working environment in its Commercially sustainable, Quality assured Cassava Seed Distribution system project.
The Commercially sustainable, Quality assured Cassava Seed Distribution system is a pilot project which aims to test, document and promote commercially-sustainable supply chains for affordable, quality-assured cassava seed serving small farmers. This will be done through the testing of two commercially-based certified cassava seed multiplication supply chain models while attempting to establish these on a sustainable and commercially viable footing.
Zonal Manager -Lake zone (1 position)
Purpose of the Job
Manage all Program technical and administrative requirements, contractual and compliance aspects of the MMB program in lake zone. Oversee project deliverables and implement sound internal processes; ensure program is managed in accordance with Donor and Country policy and procedures
Job Responsibilities
Oversee Zonal Project Strategy and Performance
Targets - CSE's, Stems produced, Stems sold, CSE's retained, Farmers buying stems
Quality management - ensuring fields staying compliant, delivering quality
Leading marketing efforts for region and Establishing a CSE marketing group
Refining model as necessary - CSE size and numbers, market strategy to achieve performance goals
Management of other staff in the lake zone team
Their performance - motivation, coaching
Staff annual review (with Field Project Manager)
Ensuring compliance with MEDA procedures
Administration
Operation of Lake zone Office
Representing MEDA in the local area business, government, other stakeholders
Preparing monthly plans for the Lake Zone and staff
Prepare monthly budget to correspond with activities in work plan
Monitor expenses to budget - (staff expenses, vehicle, programming)
Monitoring and Evaluation and general Reporting
Ensuring timely and accurate Data collection at all sites
Monthly progress Zone report - posting on SharePoint
Tracking M&E against Performance targets and keeping Field Project Manager advised
Requirements
Bachelors' degree in a relevant subject e.g. Agronomy, Agriculture general
A Minimum of 5 years professional experience of working with Research, agri-business, marketing and farmer organizations in East Africa.
Knowledge & practical experience of Cassava agronomy, Research, Plant protections, Value Chain Development
Good command of spoken and written English; knowledge of one or more of the local languages (The Lake zone area) would be an asset.
Good communication/social skills, Good familiarity, with the area the project/program is situated Knowledge of and experience of working with farmers
Good knowledge about improved technologies in cassava Agronomy
Excellent leadership qualities and experience.
MEDA Tanzania has 5 vacancies in its MMB Project team in the Lake Zone as well as Mkuranga, Rufiji and Mtwara areas to join a rewarding and fast-paced working environment in its Commercially sustainable, Quality assured Cassava Seed Distribution system project.
The Commercially sustainable, Quality assured Cassava Seed Distribution system is a pilot project which aims to test, document and promote commercially-sustainable supply chains for affordable, quality-assured cassava seed serving small farmers. This will be done through the testing of two commercially-based certified cassava seed multiplication supply chain models while attempting to establish these on a sustainable and commercially viable footing.
Zonal Manager -Lake zone (1 position)
Purpose of the Job
Manage all Program technical and administrative requirements, contractual and compliance aspects of the MMB program in lake zone. Oversee project deliverables and implement sound internal processes; ensure program is managed in accordance with Donor and Country policy and procedures
Job Responsibilities
Oversee Zonal Project Strategy and Performance
Targets - CSE's, Stems produced, Stems sold, CSE's retained, Farmers buying stems
Quality management - ensuring fields staying compliant, delivering quality
Leading marketing efforts for region and Establishing a CSE marketing group
Refining model as necessary - CSE size and numbers, market strategy to achieve performance goals
Management of other staff in the lake zone team
Their performance - motivation, coaching
Staff annual review (with Field Project Manager)
Ensuring compliance with MEDA procedures
Administration
Operation of Lake zone Office
Representing MEDA in the local area business, government, other stakeholders
Preparing monthly plans for the Lake Zone and staff
Prepare monthly budget to correspond with activities in work plan
Monitor expenses to budget - (staff expenses, vehicle, programming)
Monitoring and Evaluation and general Reporting
Ensuring timely and accurate Data collection at all sites
Monthly progress Zone report - posting on SharePoint
Tracking M&E against Performance targets and keeping Field Project Manager advised
Requirements
Bachelors' degree in a relevant subject e.g. Agronomy, Agriculture general
A Minimum of 5 years professional experience of working with Research, agri-business, marketing and farmer organizations in East Africa.
Knowledge & practical experience of Cassava agronomy, Research, Plant protections, Value Chain Development
Good command of spoken and written English; knowledge of one or more of the local languages (The Lake zone area) would be an asset.
Good communication/social skills, Good familiarity, with the area the project/program is situated Knowledge of and experience of working with farmers
Good knowledge about improved technologies in cassava Agronomy
Excellent leadership qualities and experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply, please send (1) your updated Curriculum Vitae, (2) a cover
letter describing your interest in the position (3) three references
with current e-mail and telephone contacts, (4) salary history, and (5)
copies' of certificates
Send your application to Human Resources (Clearly stating the position and respective area of preference in the subject line of your letter) at any of the following:
PO Box 10817, Dar es Salaam
send in applications immediately. No calls please.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Send your application to Human Resources (Clearly stating the position and respective area of preference in the subject line of your letter) at any of the following:
PO Box 10817, Dar es Salaam
send in applications immediately. No calls please.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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