MARKETING AND INFORMATION OFFICER

From the Daily News of 20th March
Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) is an apex private sector member based organization mandated to devefe,p and promote the horticultural industry (flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds) in Tanzania. TAHA's goal is to improve the growth and competitiveness of horticultural industry in the country for social and economic gains. TAHA is an effective voicing platform representing value chain actors (fanners, processors, exporters and service providers) in the industry. TAHA is looking for qualified candidates for fill the below vacancies:


The Association is looking for a dynamic and experienced person for the Marketing and Information Officer position. The chosen candidate will be stationed in Arusha and will be reporting to the Technical Manager.


Main Duties and Responsibilities
Ensuring farmers are linked to markets and their capacity is enhanced for their effective participation In the value chains;
Understand key market requirements and ensure they are well translated to farmers in a bid to foster connection between the production and markets; Develop and maintain the TAHA marketing and information system (MIS) as a tool to provide useful information to members and the industry at large. Design and ensure effective execution of capacity building programs around farmers' coordination and market access.
Coordinate with TAHA partners to ensure that proper industry data (production, value, export, domestic sales, membership, employment/labor, investment, etc) is well captured, analyzed, stored and shared when appropriate.
Design, develop and promote the use of TAHA information databases as part of industry service tools.
Focal officer on Information Technology (IT) management practices.
Proper handling and management of internal network system, computer network and performance, and any other technology support system.
Coordinate and provide a lead position in TAHA membership drive including membership recruitment process and proper filing of membership data.

Qualifications and Experience
A degree in Marketing, Agribusiness, Information Systems Management, Business Administration, Economics or Statistics. A postgraduate qualification will be an advantage but not compulsory;
At least 3 years' experience in providing marketing and information services to farmers and other stakeholders along the agricultural value chain; Ability to design, implement and manage information databases.
Demonstrated ability to identify market opportunities and coordinate producers to seize such opportunities Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent computer applications skills in Microsoft office, database management and network administration. Strong interest in and passion working with farmers.
Experience working for a member-based association will be an added advantage. A valid driving license is required as considerable advantage
field work is involved.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Only email application with the position title Placed in the Subject line is accepted. Please Send your application via taha.recruitment@gmail.com . Note that application deadline is Monday, 31st March 2014 and Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted

The following MUST be included in the application package:
1. Cover letter describing your interest
2. Curriculum vitae with names and telephone contacts of three referees.
3. Copies of relevant certificates
4. Salary history