Director of Extension Programs AgriSol Energy Tanzania

Title: Director of Extension Programs, AgriSol Tanzania

Location: Kigoma Region, Tanzania

Job Description

AgriSol Energy Tanzania Ltd. is seeking a Director of Extension Programs to establish agricultural extension programs for smallholders and communities surrounding Kilele Farms in Lugufu, Kigoma Region. The Director will create educational programs to improve the productivity of local smallholders and lay the foundations of an outgrower program to supply maize, soybeans and other crops for the production of grains and animal feed, cooking oil and other value-added agricultural products at Kilele Farms.

Management Component

Director will oversee all of Kilele Farms’ extension programs including any additional program staff and educators brought in to teach specific classes. S/he will also interview, hire and manage Tanzanian interns.

Research Component

Director will conduct baseline demographic research of the surrounding villages to document current conditions and track future progress. This will include conversations with smallholders to determine their needs and aspirations, which will be incorporated into the design of the extension programs.

Education Component

Director will create and oversee training to improve the production capacities of smallholders. Additional programs will provide all villagers with “lifestyle education” in areas such as health, hygiene, nutrition, personal finance, and other areas requested by smallholders.

Communications Component

Director will develop educational materials in Kiswahili for extension program participants. S/he will also work with the Director of Communications to write a weekly blog post summarizing activities and compile periodic reports and metrics to document the progress of the programs.

Demonstration Farms

Director will help design and oversee the construction of small-scale (under 5 ha) demonstration farms. These farms will incorporate global best practices with regard to efficiency, sustainability, health and safety, as well as affordability.

Outgrower Program

Director will formulate and implement a medium-term plan to transition smallholders from subsistence to commercial production with the option of becoming outgrowers for Kilele Farms.

Community Liaison

Director will coordinate the logistics of the Kilele Foundation’s partner NGOs and other organizations providing services in the area including: health care/vaccinations, community organizing, special education services, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum of B.S./M.S. degree in agronomy or related field, 5–10 years experience and demonstrated skills in farm production and excellent communication skills in Kiswahili and English. Other valuable experience: design and implementation of outreach/extension programs, including outgrower programs; creation of materials for smallholders; managing and directing applied agricultural research program and familiarity with micro-finance. More information at agrisoltanzania.com. Tel: +255 (0)22 2772036, 331 Kambarage Road, Mikocheni A, Dar es Salaam.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Provisioning for housing, transportation, medical insurance and out-of-pocket business related expenses

To Apply:

http://agrisoltanzania.com/employment/director_of_extension_programs.html