NAFASI ZA KAZI ARUSHA

 Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) is an apex private sector member based organization mandated to develop and promote horticultural crops (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 a strong voicing platform, representing farmers at all levels, processors, exporters and service providers in the horticultural industry in Tanzania.

Communications And Branding Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Production of all publications including project reports, monthly newsletters and success stories;
Work with program officers to develop communication strategies for TAHA’s various initiatives with special focus on market linkage information;

Gender and Nutrition Coordinator

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working closely with TAHA members (producers, processors, exporters, cooperatives and associations) on gender, health and nutrition awareness;

Conducting assessments and mainstreaming gender, health and nutrition programs in TAHA activities; Representing TAHA in meetings, workshops and seminars on gender, health and nutrition;

Supervising and coordinating the implementation of gender, health and nutrition activities including; HIV/AIDS prevention education and awareness activities, peer educators trainings and other health activities as per the approved work plan;

Supporting TAHA member companies in designing and implementing workplace health polices and comprehensive health education packages;

Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the field-based aspects of the M&E data collection & recording for TAHA’s activities.

Assist with the design and implementation of the M&E methodology for the Association’s various programs. This includes preparation and implementation of tools, systems and processes for timely and accurate collection, analysis and reporting of reliable data that meets donor requirements.

Develop and/or manage data storage and retrieval systems.

Develop and deliver effective training to the Association staff in the use of reporting templates and M&E data storage & retrieval systems.

Develop a robust quality control system to ensure that accurate baseline and results data is collected from field activities that will enable clear impact results to be established for the program.

Programs Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting the Programmes Manager in development of project proposals

Reviewing project documents to ensure proper understanding of the project objectives and activities

Tracking progress of implementation development projects

Design the project operation plan

Identification of partners and work to ensure their participation throughout the process

Projects meetings organization, facilitation and rappoteuring

Projects report writing and ensure their timely reviewed and submitted to partners

 Project Coordinator

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Programmes Manager in the overall planning and implementation of TAHA development projects.

Participate in the development, planning, coordination and implementation of projects which extend support services to farmers, partners and other beneficiaries on the ground

Prepare and organize project proposals and progress reports according to partners requirements and format while observing reporting deadlines

Agri Finance Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical advice to improve and strengthen access to financial services to horticultural farmers, enterprises and other value chain actors

Develop technical papers on different financial services such as agriculture insurance, financial services and innovative products and services relevant to the horticultural industry

Develop a network of financial partners and maintain working relationships with counterparts in other organizations, associations, private sector firms and development agencies specialized in finance and agribusiness

Conduct needs assessment, design training materials and implement capacity building programs with a view of enhancing financial management skills of horticultural farmers and other value chain actors Design and implement agri-finance programs to catalyze financial institutions involvement in financing horticultural enterprises

Technical Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Identify challenges facing value chain actors particularly farmers and engage proactively with TAHA field officers (FOs) and other partners to ensure that technical challenges are well addressed. Responsible in mobilizing farmers into formal entities (groups, associations, etc.) while building their technical capacity to attain maximum production and marketing of their produce.

Develop varieties of Good Agricultural Practice manuals and ensure that they are widely shared with stakeholders.

Identify training needs, design and coordinate the implementation of technical trainings to TAHA Members from comprehensive to associate members and other actors.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should send their applications enclosing detailed Curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificate and salary history to the following:
Chief Executive Officer Tanzania Horticultural Association
P.O. Box 16520,
ARUSHA.