FIELD MANAGERS & AGRONOMISTS

TANZANIA AGRICULTURE PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAM

The Tanzania Agriculture Productivity Program (TAPP) is a five year project funded by USAID. Our mandate is to improve the incomes and food security levels of small-scale farmers. TAPP invites candidates suitably qualified to fill the positions listed below.

FIELD MANAGERS & AGRONOMISTS

We are looking for dynamic and experienced field manager and agronomists to support the program. The candidates will have field-based assignments throughout the country.

Responsibilities:

- Participate in the design and implementation of field-based technical assistance trainings and other activities.

- Identify constraints to local horticulture value chains and introduce solutions

- Identify local market opportunities for horticulture farmers and determine appropriate responses to these opportunities.

- Assist in the formation and/or support of smallholder grower groups and ensure their successful development and participations in out grower schemes.

- Provide regular weekly technical assistance visits to horticulture clients, providing recommendations and monitoring progress.

- Assist in the establishment and management of farmer demonstration plots.

- Provide technical support to the projects partners as assigned.

Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelors degree agronomy or related field required.

- Experience working directly with smallholder farmers and groups


- Excellent leadership skills with ability and willingness to effectively train, coach and mentor colleagues.

- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili

- A valid driving license required as considerable field work is involved.

Apply to the Recruitment Coordinator at tzrecruit@fintrac.com with the position title placed in the subject line. Deadline for applications is May 31, 2011.

Please include:
1. Cover letter describing your interest.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Salary history and

4. Names and telephone contacts of three referees.

Note that: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.