CARE International in Tanzania Jobs Feb 2013

Technical Officer-Sustainable Agriculture

The purpose of the Technical Officer position is to effectively introduce, implement and assess the assigned technical component of the program initiative. He/she ensures the technical aspects are of high quality and lead to the desired impact under the program initiative.  He/she is responsible for assisting the program manager in program initiative’s technical designing, planning, budget preparation, reporting and learning.  S/he is expected to maintain effective working relationships with other staff working with other CARE program initiatives and impact groups, key government partners and NGOs working in the same geographic areas.  In support of the Country Office program shift, he/she participates in the testing and adaptation, in collaboration with other program team of staff and partners, the program’s theory of change.

The Conservation Agriculture Technical Officer (CATO) will be responsible for the day to day coordination of all Conservation Agriculture technical (including soil and water conservation) interventions in the core operational areas of Mtwara Rural,Lindi Rural, Masasi and Nachingwea.  Among other duties, S/he will: participate in the development of implementation plans and appropriate budgets; develop and provide ongoing assessment of Conservation Agriculture (CA) demonstration practices; oversee the creation and mobilization of Farmer Field Schools to move forward the CA interventions forward; mobilize and educate Village Leaders and contact farmers as to the need and value of sustaining CA activities; coordinate all activities with other field staff including the PQL Officer, and VSL Technical Officer to ensure smooth program management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• At least 3 years relevant experience in implementing Conservation Agriculture and soil and water conservation techniques such as Fanya Juu/Chini, agroforestry, reforestations, grass strip planting etc.
• Practical experience in application of participatory approaches and tools in undertaking various CA interventions with communities

Application Instructions:

CARE Tanzania has competitive benefit schemes that would favor women during maternity period including 100% travel support to baby sitters and staff working in hardship areas

MODE OF APPLICATION

• Applications must be received by CARE by February 15, 2013.
• Applications should be sent by email to The Human Resources Manager HRM@co.care.org.  Copies may be posted to CARE International in Tanzania, 101 Kinondoni Road, Box 10242,Dares Salaam.